AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Intel Atom x3-C3295RK

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Intel Atom x3-C3295RK processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Intel Atom x3-C3295RK

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
28 more cores, run more applications at once: 32 vs 4
60 more threads: 64 vs 4
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 28 nm

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	32 vs 4
Number of threads	64 vs 4
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 28 nm

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
CPU 2: Intel Atom x3-C3295RK

Name	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X	Intel Atom x3-C3295RK
PassMark - Single thread mark	4131
PassMark - CPU mark	98683

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X	Intel Atom x3-C3295RK
Essentials
Launch date	19 Oct 2023	Q4'16
Launch price (MSRP)	$2499
Place in performance rating	11	not rated
Architecture codename		SoFIA 3G R
Processor Number		x3-C3295RK
Series		Intel® Atom™ Processor X Series
Status		Launched
Vertical segment		Mobile
Performance
Base frequency	4 GHz
Die size	4x 71 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	128 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm	28 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C
Maximum frequency	5.3 GHz
Number of cores	32	4
Number of threads	64	4
Transistor count	26,280 million
Unlocked
64 bit support
Operating Temperature Range		-40°C to 85°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	1x32 LPDDR2/3 1066 2x16 DDR3L 1333
Max memory channels		1
Maximum memory bandwidth		4.2 GB/s
Maximum memory size		2 GB
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	sTR5	VF2BGA361
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Scenario Design Power (SDP)		2 W
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 48 Lanes, (CPU only)
Graphics
Graphics base frequency		600 MHz
Graphics interfaces
MIPI-DSI
Number of displays supported		1
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over eDP		up to 1920x1080
Graphics API support
OpenGL		ES 2.0