AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i7-1068NG7 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 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 i7-1068NG7 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 1000G/10000U (19) |
3 | Generation | 10 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Ice Lake U |
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 Intel Core i7-1068NG7 clocks with 2.30 GHz (4.10 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1068NG7 |
24 | Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.10 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 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 Iris Plus Graphics G7 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 64 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | 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 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 |
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 Intel Core i7-1068NG7 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 59.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1068NG7 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4-3733, DDR4-3200 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 59.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 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 Intel Core i7-1068NG7 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 | Intel Core i7-1068NG7 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
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 i7-1068NG7 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1068NG7 |
7 nm | Technology | 10 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 1344 |
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 | Q2/2020 |
1435 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i7-1068NG7 |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) |