AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U 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 Ryzen 7 7840U which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (68) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
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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 Ryzen 7 7840U clocks with 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U |
24 | Cores | 8 |
48 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
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 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | 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 | AMD Radeon 780M |
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 |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 Ryzen 7 7840U supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U is 28 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 Ryzen 7 7840U |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 140.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 7 7840U is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U |
7 nm | Technology | 4 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,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | FP8 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
1435 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
13,450 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U |
Unknown | AOKZOE A1 Pro |