i3-4170T vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
32.73
+1459%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX outperforms Core i3-4170T by a whopping 1459% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1301904
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency10.665.47
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)30 March 2015 (9 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads324
Base clock speed4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache1 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm22 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors16,600 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T 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 configuration11
SocketWRX8FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T. 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++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T 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 PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600
Maximum memory size2 TiB32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics 4400
Max video memory-2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.15 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP-3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA-1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-11.1/12
OpenGL-4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i3-4170T.

PCIe version4.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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 PRO 5955WX 32.73
+1459%
i3-4170T 2.10

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 PRO 5955WX 50096
+1457%
i3-4170T 3218

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 2138
+121%
i3-4170T 966

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16063
+737%
i3-4170T 1918

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.73 2.10
Recency 8 March 2022 30 March 2015
Physical cores 16 2
Threads 32 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 35 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has a 1458.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

i3-4170T, on the other hand, has 700% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4170T in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-4170T is a desktop one.


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