AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD FX-7500 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and the AMD FX-7500 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 24 core processor released in Q3/2018 with the AMD FX-7500 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2014. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD FX-7000 (2) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Kaveri (Steamroller) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-7500 clocks with 2.10 GHz (3.30 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD FX-7500 |
24 | Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.30 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.30 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 | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
GPU frequency | 0.55 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 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 R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
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 2970WX, while the AMD FX-7500 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD FX-7500 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
Max. Memory | ||
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-7500 is 19 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD FX-7500 |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 19 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 76.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of AMD FX-7500 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD FX-7500 |
12 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | FM2+ |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
1299 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) @ 0.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD FX-7500 |
Unknown | Unknown |