AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Google Tensor | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and the Google Tensor 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 Google Tensor which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | Google Tensor (1) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | G1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Google Tensor G2 |
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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 Google Tensor clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz) | A-Core | 2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
-- | B-Core | 2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS |
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 | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 20 |
-- | Shader | 320 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
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 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
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 Google Tensor supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
Max. Memory | 12 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the Google Tensor is 10 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 | Google Tensor |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 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 Google Tensor is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
12 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
899 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Google Tensor |
Unknown | Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |