AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Intel Pentium B940 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and the Intel Pentium B940 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 12 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Intel Pentium B940 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2011. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Pentium 900 (10) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Whitehaven (Zen) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Intel Pentium B940 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium B940 |
12 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X, while the Intel Pentium B940 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium B940 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium B940 is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium B940 |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 85 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 38.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Pentium B940 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium B940 |
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 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | PGA 988 |
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 | Q2/2011 |
799 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B940
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Intel Pentium B940 |
Unknown | Unknown |