Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500

Aggregate performance score

Celeron Dual-Core T3500
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.82
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
40.89
+4887%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Celeron Dual-Core T3500 by a whopping 4887% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking249154
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data24.27
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Celeron Dual-CoreAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date26 September 2010 (13 years ago)7 November 2019 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$80$1,999
Current price$27 (0.3x MSRP)$1605 (0.8x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads264
Base clock speedno data3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus support800 MHz8 × 16 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB2 MB
L2 cache1 MB16 MB
L3 cacheno data128 MB
Chip lithography45 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Number of transistors410 Million23540 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSocket P PGA478TR4
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NIno data+
AVXno data+

Security technologies

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data256 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data102.403 GB/s
ECC memory supportno data+

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 0.82
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 40.89
+4887%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Celeron Dual-Core T3500 by 4887% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 1275
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 63241
+4860%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Celeron Dual-Core T3500 by 4860% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.82 40.89
Recency 26 September 2010 7 November 2019
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 2 64
Cost $80 $1999
Chip lithography 45 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 280 Watt

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 in performance tests.

Be aware that Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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