AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 clocks with 2.96 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
24 | Cores | 8 |
48 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.68 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
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 | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is --. 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
12 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
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 | Q1/2021 |
1299 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
Unknown | Unknown |