Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Core i3-2348M

Place in performance ranking	2493	3
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Core i3	no data
Architecture codename	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Storm Peak
Release date	1 January 2013 (11 years ago)	no data
Launch price (MSRP)	$225	no data
Current price	$271 (1.2x MSRP)	$4992

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2348M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 cores	2 (Dual-core)	64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads	4	128
Base clock speed	2.3 GHz	3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.3 GHz	5.1 GHz
L1 cache	128 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	3 MB	256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	32 nm	5 nm
Die size	149 mm²	8x 71 mm²
Maximum core temperature	85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)	no data
Number of transistors	624 Million	52,560 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	no data
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2348M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	PPGA988	sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)	35 Watt	350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2348M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® AVX	no data
AES-NI	-	+
FMA	+	no data
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	no data
My WiFi	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	-	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
Idle States	+	no data
Thermal Monitoring	+	no data
Flex Memory Access	+	no data
Demand Based Switching	-	no data
FDI	+	no data
Fast Memory Access	+	no data
Status	Discontinued	no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2348M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	-	no data
EDB	+	no data
Identity Protection	+	no data
Anti-Theft	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2348M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 i3-2348M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR5
Maximum memory size	16 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	21.3 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	-	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card	Intel HD Graphics 3000	N/A
Quick Sync Video	+	no data
Clear Video HD	+	no data
Graphics max frequency	1.15 GHz	no data
InTru 3D	+	no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2348M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported	2	no data
eDP	+	no data
DisplayPort	+	no data
HDMI	+	no data
SDVO	+	no data
CRT	+	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2348M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

PCIe version	2	5.0
PCI Express lanes	16	no 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.

i3-2348M 0.82

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 87.35
+10552%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Core i3-2348M by 10552% 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%

i3-2348M 1273

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 135107
+10513%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Core i3-2348M by 10513% in Passmark.