Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs i3-1000NG4

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1000NG4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 9 Watt
2.24
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.61
+2249%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Core i3-1000NG4 by a whopping 2249% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking182128
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data31.66
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Ice Lakeno data
Power efficiency23.5514.23
Architecture codenameIce Lake-Y (2020)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date18 March 2020 (4 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads448
Base clock speed1.1 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Die size123 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 1044sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR4-3733DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth58.3 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus GraphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportYes, at 120Hzno data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data48

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.

i3-1000NG4 2.24
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 52.61
+2249%

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.

i3-1000NG4 3552
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 83575
+2253%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.24 52.61
Recency 18 March 2020 19 October 2023
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 48
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 350 Watt

i3-1000NG4 has 3788.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, on the other hand, has a 2248.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 1100% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1000NG4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-1000NG4 is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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