AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Intel Core i7-7600U | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or Intel Core i7-7600U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X was released in Q4/2019. The Intel Core i7-7600U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7600U was released in Q4/2016. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000U (18) |
3 | Generation | 7 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Kaby Lake U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-6600U |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). The Intel Core i7-7600U has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.90 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7600U |
32 | Cores | 2 |
64 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.90 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
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 HD Graphics 620 |
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 & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7600U can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7600U |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a TDP of 280 W, that of the Intel Core i7-7600U is 15 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7600U |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 144.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-7600U cache has a total of 4.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7600U |
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 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | BGA 1356 |
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 | Q4/2016 |
1969 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.15 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Intel Core i7-7600U |
Unknown | Unknown |