AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i5-4200U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the Intel Core i5-4200U 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 i5-4200U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 4000U (26) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Haswell U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-5200U |
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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 i5-4200U clocks with 1.60 GHz (2.60 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-4200U |
24 | Cores | 2 |
48 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.60 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.30 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 | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7.5 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 20 |
-- | Shader | 160 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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 HD Graphics 4400 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
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 i5-4200U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-4200U |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 6.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-4200U is 15 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 i5-4200U |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 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 Intel Core i5-4200U is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-4200U |
7 nm | Technology | 22 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 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | BGA 1168 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
1435 $ | Release price | 281 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i5-4200U |
Unknown | Unknown |