AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Intel Core i7-3820 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and the Intel Core i7-3820 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 8 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Intel Core i7-3820 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2012. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000X (4) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Whitehaven (Zen) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge E |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-3820 clocks with 3.60 GHz (3.80 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3820 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, while the Intel Core i7-3820 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3820 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 |
Max. Memory | 64 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 10.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 40 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 20.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-3820 is 130 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3820 |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-3820 is at 10.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3820 |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | LGA 2011 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q1/2012 |
549 $ | Release price | 305 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3820
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Intel Core i7-3820 |
Unknown | Unknown |