Ryzen Threadripper 1956 vs i7-3970X Extreme Edition

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Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7EEno data
Power efficiency3.69no data
DesignerIntelAMD
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date12 November 2012 (12 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Threadripper 1956 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads12no data
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache1,536 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB32768 KB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Threadripper 1956 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
Socketno dataSP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Threadripper 1956. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Threadripper 1956 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Threadripper 1956. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4
Maximum memory size64 GBno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Threadripper 1956.

PCIe version2.00no data
PCI Express lanes40no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 6 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1956 has 100% more physical cores, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 20% lower power consumption.

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