AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen Z1 (2) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
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 AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme clocks with 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
3.50 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 | AMD Radeon 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | 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 | AMD Radeon 780M |
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 |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
Max. Memory | 256 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme is 28 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 | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 40.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
12 nm | Technology | 4 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 | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | FP8 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
899 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
Unknown | ASUS ROG Ally |