i7-3960X Extreme Edition vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX outperforms Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition by a whopping 978% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 42 | 1425 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 12.95 | no data |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i7EE |
| Power efficiency | 6.59 | 1.65 |
| Designer | AMD | Intel |
| Manufacturer | TSMC | no data |
| Architecture codename | Storm Peak (2023) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| Release date | 19 October 2023 (2 years ago) | 14 November 2011 (14 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $3,899 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 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 | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 64 | 12 |
| Base clock speed | 4 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 5.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Bus type | no data | DMI 2.0 |
| Bus rate | no data | 5 GT/s |
| Multiplier | no data | 33 |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | no data |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1,536 KB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB (shared) | 15 MB |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 4x 71 mm2 | 434.72 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 26,280 million | 2270 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 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 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | sTR5 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 130 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | no data |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 64 GB |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 2.00 |
| PCI Express lanes | 136 | 40 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 54.65 | 5.07 |
| Recency | 19 October 2023 | 14 November 2011 |
| Physical cores | 32 | 6 |
| Threads | 64 | 12 |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 130 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX has a 978% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 433% more physical cores and 433% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.
i7-3960X Extreme Edition, on the other hand, has 169% lower power consumption.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition in performance tests.
Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition is a desktop one.
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