Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs i7-980X

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-980X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking	1342	65
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	0.23	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Server
Series	no data	AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency	3.12	13.32
Architecture codename	Gulftown (2010−2011)	Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date	16 March 2010 (14 years ago)	14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$959	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-980X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 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	6 (Hexa-Core)	32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads	12	64
Base clock speed	3.33 GHz	3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.6 GHz	4.2 GHz
Bus rate	6.4 GT/s	no data
Multiplier	no data	35
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	2 MB
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	16 MB
L3 cache	12 MB (shared)	128 MB
Chip lithography	32 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Die size	239 mm2	74 mm2
Maximum core temperature	68 °C	95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	no data	95 °C
Number of transistors	1,170 million	23540 Million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+
Unlocked multiplier	+	+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-980X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 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	FCLGA1366	sWRX8
Power consumption (TDP)	130 Watt	280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.2	MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2
AES-NI	+	+
AVX	-	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
Idle States	+	no data
Demand Based Switching	-	no data
PAE	36 Bit	no data
Status	Discontinued	no data
Precision Boost 2	no data	+

Security technologies

Core i7-980X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 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 i7-980X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size	24 GB	2 TiB
Max memory channels	3	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	204.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-980X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX.

PCIe version	2.0	4.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	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.

Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	4.46	40.97
Recency	16 March 2010	14 July 2020
Physical cores	6	32
Threads	12	64
Chip lithography	32 nm	7 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	130 Watt	280 Watt

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