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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Apple A5 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the Apple A5 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 Apple A5 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2011. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Apple A5/A5X (2) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | A5 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple A6 |
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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 Apple A5 clocks with 1.00 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Apple A5 |
24 | Cores | 2 |
48 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 | PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores) |
GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10 |
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 | PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, while the Apple A5 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Apple A5 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR2-800 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Apple A5 is --. 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 | Apple A5 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Apple A5 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Apple A5 |
7 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
1435 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores) @ 0.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Apple A5 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 4S Apple iPad 2 |