i7-10810U vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.73
+674%
Core i7-10810U
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
5.13

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i7-10810U by a whopping 674% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking651199
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.57no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperComet Lake
Power efficiency13.4319.42
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)2 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads6412
Base clock speed3.7 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache128 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketTR4FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size256 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory-32 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.15 GHz
Execution Units-24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3
eDP-+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support-+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP-4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-10810U.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 Threadripper 3970X 39.73
+674%
i7-10810U 5.13

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 Threadripper 3970X 63115
+675%
i7-10810U 8146

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.73 5.13
Recency 25 November 2019 2 April 2020
Physical cores 32 6
Threads 64 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 674.5% higher aggregate performance score, 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

i7-10810U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 months, and 1766.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10810U in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop processor while Core i7-10810U is a notebook one.


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