AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | AMD Athlon 240GE | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the AMD Athlon 240GE and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24 core processor released in Q4/2019 with the AMD Athlon 240GE which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Athlon (29) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Athlon 200 (3) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Raven Ridge (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The AMD Athlon 240GE clocks with 3.50 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Athlon 240GE |
24 | Cores | 2 |
48 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
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 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) |
GPU frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 3 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
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 RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) |
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 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, while the AMD Athlon 240GE supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Athlon 240GE |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the AMD Athlon 240GE is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Athlon 240GE |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 140.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Athlon 240GE is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Athlon 240GE |
7 nm | Technology | 14 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, AVX2, FMA3 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
1435 $ | Release price | 75 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 240GE
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | AMD Athlon 240GE |
Unknown | Unknown |