Ultra 7 256V vs Ryzen Threadripper 1940
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 631 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | no data | 67.69 |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| Release date | 29 July 2017 (7 years ago) | 24 September 2024 (less than a year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 28 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 37 MHz |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Number of transistors | 9,600 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 | SP3r2 | Intel BGA 2833 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 17 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Quad-channel | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Arc 140V |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 4 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 29 July 2017 | 24 September 2024 |
| Physical cores | 14 | 8 |
| Threads | 28 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 17 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 1940 has 75% more physical cores and 250% more threads.
Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 958.8% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1940 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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