AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i5-11600K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the Intel Core i5-11600K 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 Intel Core i5-11600K which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 11000 (22) |
3 | Generation | 11 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Rocket Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-10600K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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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 Intel Core i5-11600K clocks with 3.90 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-11600K |
24 | Cores | 6 |
48 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.90 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.60 GHz |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 12 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
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 Intel Core i5-11600K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-11600K |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 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 Intel Core i5-11600K is 125 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 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 251 W @ 56 s |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 95 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 Intel Core i5-11600K is at 15.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-11600K |
7 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 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | LGA 1200 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
1435 $ | Release price | 262 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
Intel UHD Graphics 750 @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-11600K
11,277 CB R23 MC @ 119 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
Unknown | Unknown |