MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.20
+960%
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads, 2000 Watt
2.00

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 520 by a whopping 960% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2581921
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperMediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency7.140.09
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)no data
L3 cache64 MBno data
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 configuration1no data
SocketTR4no data
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt2000 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.20 2.00
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 8
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 2000 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has a 960% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 614.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the MediaTek Kompanio 520 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation processor while MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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