AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO (28) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 clocks with 3.50 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
24 | Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
Max. Memory | 64 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is 65 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 76.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
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 | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
1299 $ | Release price | 265 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
Unknown | Unknown |