i7-3960X vs Ryzen Embedded R2544
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Embedded R2544 outperforms i7-3960X by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1145 | 1148 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.40 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | Core i7 (Desktop) |
| Architecture codename | Picasso (2019−2022) | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) |
| Release date | 30 September 2022 (1 year ago) | 14 November 2011 (12 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $861 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X 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 | 4 (Quad-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base clock speed | 3.35 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 5 GT/s |
| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 15 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 210 mm2 | 435 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 67 °C |
| Number of transistors | 4,940 million | 2,270 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X 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 | FP5 | FCLGA2011 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 130 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | - | + |
| Smart Response | no data | + |
| Demand Based Switching | no data | - |
| Status | no data | Discontinued |
Security technologies
Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | - |
| EDB | no data | + |
| Identity Protection | - | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
| EPT | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 64 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 51.2 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 40 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 5.49 | 5.46 |
| Recency | 30 September 2022 | 14 November 2011 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 130 Watt |
Ryzen Embedded R2544 has a 0.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, a 166.7% more advanced lithography process, and 188.9% lower power consumption.
i7-3960X, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-3960X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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