AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Pentium 987 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the Intel Pentium 987 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 Pentium 987 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2012. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Pentium 900 (10) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge 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 Pentium 987 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 987 |
24 | Cores | 2 |
48 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 1.50 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 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
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 | 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 Intel Pentium 987 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 987 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium 987 is 17 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 Pentium 987 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 17 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 Pentium 987 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 987 |
7 nm | Technology | 32 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 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | BGA 1023 |
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 | Q3/2012 |
1435 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 987
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Pentium 987 |
Unknown | Unknown |