AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Intel Core i7-7820HQ | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or Intel Core i7-7820HQ - 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 i7-7820HQ has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7820HQ was released in Q1/2017. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000H (10) |
1 | Generation | 7 |
Whitehaven (Zen) | Architecture | Kaby Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-6820HQ |
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 i7-7820HQ has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820HQ is at 2.90 GHz (3.90 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7820HQ |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.90 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or Intel Core i7-7820HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 630 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
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 & 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 i7-7820HQ supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7820HQ |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2400, DDR3-1600 |
Max. Memory | 64 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 180 W, while the Intel Core i7-7820HQ has a TDP of 45 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 i7-7820HQ |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 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 i7-7820HQ is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7820HQ |
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 1440 |
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 | Q1/2017 |
999 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Intel Core i7-7820HQ |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2017) |