AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Intel Core i5-2450P
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Intel Core i5-2450P processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- CPU is newer: launch date 6 year(s) 7 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 12 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 4
- 28 more threads: 32 vs 4
- Around 26% higher clock speed: 4.4 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 12 nm vs 32 nm
- 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
- 5.3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 46% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2458 vs 1679
- 7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 29430 vs 4203
- Around 37% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 12581 vs 9180
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 31 August 2018 vs January 2012 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 16 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 32 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.4 GHz vs 3.50 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm vs 32 nm |
L1 cache | 1536 KB vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 8 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 32 MB vs 6144 KB (shared) |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2458 vs 1679 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 29430 vs 4203 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 12581 vs 9180 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2450P
- Around 7% higher maximum core temperature: 72.6°C vs 68°C
- Around 89% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 180 Watt
- 3.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 3268 vs 1059
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C vs 68°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 180 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 3268 vs 1059 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-2450P
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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Name | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Intel Core i5-2450P |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2458 | 1679 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 29430 | 4203 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1059 | 3268 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 12581 | 9180 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 7974 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Intel Core i5-2450P | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zen+ | Sandy Bridge |
Family | AMD Ryzen Processors | |
Launch date | 31 August 2018 | January 2012 |
OPN PIB | YD295XA8AFWOF | |
OPN Tray | YD295XA8UGAAF | |
OS Support | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | |
Place in performance rating | 838 | 842 |
Price now | $899.99 | $89.99 |
Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Value for money (0-100) | 8.50 | 20.11 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $215 | |
Processor Number | i5-2450P | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
Die size | 213 mm | 216 mm |
L1 cache | 1536 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 8 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 32 MB | 6144 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 68°C | 72.6°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.4 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
Number of cores | 16 | 4 |
Number of threads | 32 | 4 |
Transistor count | 9600 million | 1160 million |
Unlocked | ||
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Supported memory frequency | 2933 MHz | |
Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | sTR4 | LGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 180 Watt | 95 Watt |
Thermal Solution | Not included | |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
Advanced Technologies |
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AMD SenseMI | ||
The "Zen" Core Architecture | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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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 |
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Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) |