AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Google Tensor

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X CPU1 vs CPU2 Google Tensor
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Google Tensor

CPU comparison

In 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.
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

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 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.

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 Learning

Processors 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.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Characteristic Google Tensor
-- AI hardware Google Tensor AI
-- AI specifications Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS

Internal Graphics

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.

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 support

A 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.

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 & PCIe

Up 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.

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 Management

The 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.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Characteristic Google Tensor
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The 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.

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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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X (92%)
Google Tensor (96%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X (100%)
Google Tensor (32%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
1137 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
1043 (92%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
12458 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
2915 (23%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
1255 (84%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
1494 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
8814 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
3639 (41%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
1127 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
21444 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
449 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
7003 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz
1943 (100%)

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
691770 (100%)

AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 8 Benchmark measures the performance of a SoC. AnTuTu benchmarks the CPU, GPU, Memory as well as the UX (User Experience) by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu can benchmark any ARM CPU that runs under Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly compareable if the benchmark has been performed under different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 8 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The evaluation consists of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the RAM and the performance of the internal graphics.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
612494 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
272 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
29400 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
116.3 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
9221 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
180 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
3187 (100%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Performance for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Processors 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. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Google Tensor Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
1.6 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Google Tensor
Unknown Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6 Pro

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