Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Core i5

Aggregate performance score

Core i5
2023
2.17
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
53.75
+2377%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Core i5 by a whopping 2377% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking176523
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameno dataStorm Peak
Release date1 October 2023 (less than a year ago)no data
Current price$194 $1469

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5 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 coresno data24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threadsno data48
Base clock speedno data4.2 GHz
Boost clock speedno data5.3 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyno data5 nm
Die sizeno data4x 71 mm2
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support-+
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i5 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 configurationno data1
Socketno datasTR5
Power consumption (TDP)no data350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NIno data+
AVXno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

PCIe versionno data5.0

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.

Core i5 2.17
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 53.75
+2377%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Core i5 by 2377% based on our aggregated 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%

Core i5 2598
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 83141
+3100%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Core i5 by 3100% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 53.75

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5 in performance tests.


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