AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Intel Core i5-2450P

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Intel Core i5-2450P

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

CPU is newer: launch date 6 year(s) 8 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
20 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 4
44 more threads: 48 vs 4
Around 20% higher clock speed: 4.2 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 12 nm vs 32 nm
9x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
12x 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
Around 38% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2325 vs 1679
7.1x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 29949 vs 4203
Around 13% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 10347 vs 9180

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	October 2018 vs January 2012
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	24 vs 4
Number of threads	48 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.2 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	12 nm vs 32 nm
L1 cache	2304 KB vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	12 MB vs 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	64 MB vs 6144 KB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2325 vs 1679
PassMark - CPU mark	29949 vs 4203
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	10347 vs 9180

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2450P

Around 7% higher maximum core temperature: 72.6°C vs 68°C
2.6x lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 250 Watt
3.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 3268 vs 1016

Specifications (specs)
Maximum core temperature	72.6°C vs 68°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt vs 250 Watt
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	3268 vs 1016

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-2450P

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2325

1679

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

29949

4203

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1016

3268

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

10347

9180

Name	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	Intel Core i5-2450P
PassMark - Single thread mark	2325	1679
PassMark - CPU mark	29949	4203
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1016	3268
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	10347	9180

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	Intel Core i5-2450P
Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen	Sandy Bridge
Family	AMD Ryzen Processors
Launch date	October 2018	January 2012
OPN PIB	YD297XAZAFWOF
OPN Tray	YD297XAZUHCAF
OS Support	Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Place in performance rating	867	758
Price now	$1,299.99	$89.99
Series	AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Value for money (0-100)	3.52	20.11
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Launch price (MSRP)		$215
Processor Number		i5-2450P
Status		Discontinued
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3 GHz	3.20 GHz
Die size	213 mm	216 mm
L1 cache	2304 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	12 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	64 MB	6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	12 nm	32 nm
Maximum core temperature	68°C	72.6°C
Maximum frequency	4.2 GHz	3.50 GHz
Number of cores	24	4
Number of threads	48	4
Transistor count	19200 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)	250 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
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
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® 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)