AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Intel Pentium Gold 4417U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and the Intel Pentium Gold 4417U 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 Pentium Gold 4417U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Pentium 4400 (5) |
2 | Generation | 7 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Kaby Lake U |
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 Pentium Gold 4417U clocks with 2.30 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold 4417U |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 HD Graphics 610 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | 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 | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
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 Pentium Gold 4417U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold 4417U |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 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 Pentium Gold 4417U 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 Pentium Gold 4417U |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 12.5 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 Intel Pentium Gold 4417U is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold 4417U |
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 |
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, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
899 $ | Release price | 161 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
Intel HD Graphics 610 @ 0.95 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold 4417U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Intel Pentium Gold 4417U |
Unknown | HP 17-by0603ng HP Chromebook x360 14-da0000ng HP Chromebook 15-de0000ng Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN-P86X |