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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Intel Core i7-6950X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or Intel Core i7-6950X - 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 Threadripper 1950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X was released in Q3/2017. The Intel Core i7-6950X has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6950X was released in Q2/2016. |
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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 6000X (1) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Whitehaven (Zen) | Architecture | Broadwell E |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 3.40 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-6950X has 10 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6950X is at 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6950X |
16 | Cores | 10 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X can use up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-6950X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6950X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 40 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 180 W, while the Intel Core i7-6950X has a TDP of 140 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6950X |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 140 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 40.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-6950X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 25.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6950X |
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 | LGA 2011-3 |
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 | Q2/2016 |
999 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Intel Core i7-6950X |
Unknown | Unknown |