AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Intel Core i5-8250U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and the Intel Core i5-8250U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16 core processor released in Q3/2018 with the Intel Core i5-8250U which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000U (KL) (7) |
2 | Generation | 8 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Kaby Lake U Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-8250U clocks with 1.60 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8250U |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.30 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 UHD Graphics 620 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 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 | 16 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 UHD Graphics 620 |
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 & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, while the Intel Core i5-8250U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8250U |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 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 2950X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-8250U 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 2950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8250U |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 40.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-8250U is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8250U |
12 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, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
899 $ | Release price | 385 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Intel Core i5-8250U |
Unknown | Acer Aspire Acer Chromebook Acer Spin Acer Swift Acer TravelMate Asus UX410UA Asus Vivobook 15 Asus ZenBook 13 Asus ZenBook 14 Dell Inspiron 13 Dell Inspiron 14 Dell Inspiron 15 Dell Inspiron 17 Dell XPS 13 Fujitsu Lifebook Fujitsu Lifebook U938 |