Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs i3-7130U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7130U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.65
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
41.25
+1457%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i3-7130U by a whopping 1457% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking172964
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data15.63
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency16.1113.43
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-U (2017)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date12 June 2017 (7 years ago)25 November 2019 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$1,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-7130U 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)
Threads464
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2737
L1 cache128 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB128 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7130U 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1356TR4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size32 GB256 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s102.403 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620-
Max video memory32 GB-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1 GHz-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-
eDP+-
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+-
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz-
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over VGAN/A-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12-
OpenGL4.5-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

i3-7130U 2.65
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 41.25
+1457%

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.

i3-7130U 4055
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 63128
+1457%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-7130U 880
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1661
+88.8%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-7130U 1780
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 13790
+675%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.65 41.25
Recency 12 June 2017 25 November 2019
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 4 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 280 Watt

i3-7130U has 1766.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, on the other hand, has a 1456.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7130U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-7130U is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7130U and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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