Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs i5-4690T

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4690T
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.96
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.52
+627%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms Core i5-4690T by a whopping 627% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1657258
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency6.117.14
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data40
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size177 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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
SocketFCLGA1150TR4
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. 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++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s204.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600-
Max video memory2 GB-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz-
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz-
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz-
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12-
OpenGL4.3-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX.

PCIe versionUp to 3.04.0
PCI Express lanes16128

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.

i5-4690T 2.96
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 21.52
+627%

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.

i5-4690T 4608
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 33546
+628%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.96 21.52
Recency 1 May 2014 14 July 2020
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 280 Watt

i5-4690T has 522.2% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, on the other hand, has a 627% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4690T in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4690T is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4690T and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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