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: 29456 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 29456 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

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2458
1679
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
29456
4203
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1059
3268
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
12581
9180
Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Intel Core i5-2450P
PassMark - Single thread mark 2458 1679
PassMark - CPU mark 29456 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

Essentials

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

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

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

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

PCI Express revision 3.0 2.0
Max number of PCIe lanes 16

Advanced Technologies

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

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

Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video

Graphics interfaces

Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)