AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs Intel Core i7-7740X
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Intel Core i7-7740X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, 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 2990WX
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 2 month(s) later
- 28 more cores, run more applications at once: 32 vs 4
- 56 more threads: 64 vs 8
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- 12x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 16x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 8x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 3.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 32501 vs 9878
- 2.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 10702 vs 4898
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 13 August 2018 vs 30 May 2017 |
Number of cores | 32 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 64 vs 8 |
Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm vs 14 nm |
L1 cache | 3072 KB vs 256 KB |
L2 cache | 16 MB vs 1 MB |
L3 cache | 64 MB vs 8 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 32501 vs 9878 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10702 vs 4898 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7740X
- Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
- Around 47% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 68°C
- 2.2x lower typical power consumption: 112 Watt vs 250 Watt
- Around 20% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2755 vs 2292
- Around 23% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1251 vs 1018
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz vs 4.2 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 68°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 112 Watt vs 250 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2755 vs 2292 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1251 vs 1018 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7740X
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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Name | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2292 | 2755 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 32501 | 9878 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1018 | 1251 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10702 | 4898 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 7913 | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Core i7-7740X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zen | Kaby Lake |
Family | AMD Ryzen Processors | |
Launch date | 13 August 2018 | 30 May 2017 |
OPN PIB | YD299XAZAFWOF | |
OPN Tray | YD299XAZUIHAF | |
OS Support | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | |
Place in performance rating | 907 | 1336 |
Price now | $1,729.99 | $348.99 |
Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Value for money (0-100) | 4.09 | 10.34 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $350 | |
Processor Number | i7-7740X | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
Die size | 213 mm | |
L1 cache | 3072 KB | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 16 MB | 1 MB |
L3 cache | 64 MB | 8 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 68°C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.2 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
Number of cores | 32 | 4 |
Number of threads | 64 | 8 |
Transistor count | 19200 million | |
Unlocked | ||
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Supported memory frequency | 2933 MHz | |
Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4-2666 |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | sTR4 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 Watt | 112 Watt |
Thermal Solution | Not included | PCG 2017X |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Advanced Technologies |
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AMD SenseMI | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
The "Zen" Core Architecture | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) |