AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Intel Core i3-3250T | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Intel Core i3-3250T - 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 PRO 3955WX has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX was released in Q1/2021. The Intel Core i3-3250T has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3250T was released in Q2/2013. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000 (31) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Ivy Bridge S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 3.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the Intel Core i3-3250T has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3250T is at 3.00 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3250T |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Intel Core i3-3250T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
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 2500 |
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 & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX can use up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-3250T supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3250T |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 280 W, while the Intel Core i3-3250T has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3250T |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is manufactured in 7 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i3-3250T is manufactured in 22 nm and has a 3.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3250T |
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, AVX |
WRX8 (sWRX8) | Socket | LGA 1155 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
1149 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3250T
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Intel Core i3-3250T |
Unknown | Unknown |