Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Ryzen 5 7530U

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 7530U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
10.47
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
54.44
+420%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Ryzen 5 7530U by a whopping 420% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking76427
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data32.67
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency63.6514.18
Architecture codenameBarcelo-U Refresh (2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 7530U 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1248
Base clock speed2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size180 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors10,700 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 7530U 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 configuration11
SocketFP6sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SMEno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Vega 7N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1648

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.

Ryzen 5 7530U 10.47
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 54.44
+420%

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.

Ryzen 5 7530U 16022
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 83321
+420%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.47 54.44
Recency 4 January 2023 19 October 2023
Physical cores 6 24
Threads 12 48
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 5 7530U has 2233.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, on the other hand, has a 420% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 7530U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 5 7530U is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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