AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | MediaTek MT8173 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and the MediaTek MT8173 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the MediaTek MT8173 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) |
5 | Generation | 1 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The MediaTek MT8173 clocks with 1.80 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
32 | Cores | 4 |
64 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz) 32x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 1.80 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
-- | B-Core | 1.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
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 | PowerVR GX6250 |
GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10 |
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 | PowerVR GX6250 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1024 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, while the MediaTek MT8173 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR3-933 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP of the MediaTek MT8173 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 160.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of MediaTek MT8173 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
sTR5 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
2990 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
PowerVR GX6250 @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
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MediaTek MT8173
1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | MediaTek MT8173 |
Unknown | Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) |