Ryzen Threadripper 3980X vs i7-620LE

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-620LE and Ryzen Threadripper 3980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)14 November 2019 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$247no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-620LE and Ryzen Threadripper 3980X 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)48 (Octatetraconta-Core)
Threads496
Base clock speed2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/sno data
Multiplier1532
L1 cache128 KB3 MB
L2 cache512 KB24 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)128 MB
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size81 mm2no data
Number of transistors382 million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-620LE and Ryzen Threadripper 3980X 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
SocketIntel BGA 1288TR4
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-620LE and Ryzen Threadripper 3980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-620LE and Ryzen Threadripper 3980X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-620LE and Ryzen Threadripper 3980X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-620LE and Ryzen Threadripper 3980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066DDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size8 GB512 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth17.051 GB/s102.403 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphicsno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-620LE and Ryzen Threadripper 3980X.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 7 January 2010 14 November 2019
Physical cores 2 48
Threads 4 96
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 280 Watt

i7-620LE has 1020% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 3980X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 years, 2300% more physical cores and 2300% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-620LE and Ryzen Threadripper 3980X. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Core i7-620LE is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 3980X is a desktop one.


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