AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Intel Core i7-6500U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and the Intel Core i7-6500U 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 i7-6500U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000U (20) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Whitehaven (Zen) | Architecture | Skylake U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-5500U |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-7500U |
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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 i7-6500U clocks with 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6500U |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.10 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 i7-6500U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6500U |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3-2133 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-6500U is 15 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 i7-6500U |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-6500U is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6500U |
14 nm | Technology | 14 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, AVX2 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | BGA 1356 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
549 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 1.05 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Intel Core i7-6500U |
Unknown | Unknown |