Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs Core i7-6950X

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	648	32
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	2.53	21.76
Market segment	Desktop processor	Server
Series	Intel Core i7 (Desktop)	AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Architecture codename	Broadwell-E (2016)	Chagall PRO (2022)
Release date	31 May 2016 (8 years ago)	8 March 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$1,723	no data
Current price	$687 (0.4x MSRP)	$2220

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has 760% better value for money than i7-6950X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 cores	10 (Deca-Core)	32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads	20	64
Base clock speed	3 GHz	3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed	4 GHz	4.5 GHz
Bus support	9.6 GT/s / QPI	no data
L1 cache	32K (per core)	64K (per core)
L2 cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)
L3 cache	25 MB (shared)	128 MB
Chip lithography	14 nm	7 nm
Die size	246 mm2	4x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature	67°	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	95 °C
Number of transistors	3,800 million	16,600 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	FCLGA2011	WRX8
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
Idle States	+	no data
Smart Response	+	no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0	+	no data
Status	Discontinued	no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	+	no data
EDB	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size	128 GB	2 TiB
Max memory channels	4	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	no data	204.8 GB/s
ECC memory support	-	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX.

PCIe version	3.0	4.0
PCI Express lanes	40	128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

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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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX outperforms Core i7-6950X by 335% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	11.26	48.94
Recency	31 May 2016	8 March 2022
Physical cores	10	32
Threads	20	64
Chip lithography	14 nm	7 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	280 Watt

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