AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2900X vs Intel Core i3-7100T

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Intel Core i3-7100T processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2900X

Intel Core i3-7100T

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2900X

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 7 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
6 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 2
6x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
10.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later

Launch date	August 2018 vs January 2017
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	8 vs 2
L1 cache	96 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	32768 KB vs 3072 KB (shared)

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7100T

Around 10% higher clock speed: 3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
3.6x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 125 Watt

Maximum frequency	3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 125 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2900X
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-7100T

Name	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2900X	Intel Core i3-7100T
PassMark - Single thread mark		1929
PassMark - CPU mark		3757
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		843
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		1910

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2900X	Intel Core i3-7100T
Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen	Kaby Lake
Launch date	August 2018	January 2017
Place in performance rating	not rated	1759
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Price now		$89
Processor Number		i3-7100T
Series		7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
Status		Launched
Value for money (0-100)		16.69
Performance
64 bit support
Die size	213 mm
L1 cache	96 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core)	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	32768 KB	3072 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum frequency	3.1 GHz	3.4 GHz
Number of cores	8	2
Transistor count	9600 million
Unlocked
Base frequency		3.40 GHz
Bus Speed		8 GT/s DMI3
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		65 °C
Maximum core temperature		92°C
Number of QPI Links		0
Number of threads		4
Memory
Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Max memory channels		2
Maximum memory size		64 GB
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt	35 Watt
Configurable TDP-down		25 W
Configurable TDP-down Frequency		2.40 GHz
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported		FCLGA1151
Thermal Solution		PCG 2015A (35W)
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Graphics
Device ID		0x5912
Graphics base frequency		350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency		1.10 GHz
Graphics max frequency		1.1 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory		64 GB
Processor graphics		Intel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported		3
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort		4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP		4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4		4096x2304@24Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX		12
OpenGL		4.5
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes		16
PCI Express revision		3.0
PCIe configurations		Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability		1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions		Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring