AMD Ryzen 7 1700X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 1700X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X was released in Q1/2017. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X was released in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (63) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Summit Ridge (Zen) | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
8 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 1700X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 40.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
14 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
350 $ | Release price | 899 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
Unknown | Unknown |