Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen Threadripper 1940
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core i3-12100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | not rated | 794 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 3 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| Release date | 29 July 2017 (6 years ago) | January 2022 (2 years ago) |
| Current price | no data | $191 |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core i3-12100F 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) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 28 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | 163 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 9,600 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core i3-12100F 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 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 58 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core i3-12100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | no data |
| 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 i3-12100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Quad-channel | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 76.8 GB/s |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core i3-12100F.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 14 | 4 |
| Threads | 28 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 58 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 1940 has 250% more physical cores and 250% more threads.
i3-12100F, on the other hand, has a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 210.3% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper 1940 and Core i3-12100F. We've got no test results to judge.
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