AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Intel Core i7-6970HQ | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX or Intel Core i7-6970HQ - 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 3975WX has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX was released in Q3/2020. The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6970HQ was released in Q1/2016. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000H (15) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Skylake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.20 GHz). The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6970HQ |
32 | Cores | 4 |
64 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
3.75 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.30 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 Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 72 |
-- | Shader | 576 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
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 PRO 3975WX supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6970HQ can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6970HQ |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2133 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
8 (Octa 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 | 8.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has a TDP of 280 W, that of the Intel Core i7-6970HQ is 45 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6970HQ |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has a 144.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-6970HQ cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6970HQ |
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 |
WRX8 (sWRX8) | Socket | BGA 1440 |
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 |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q1/2016 |
2749 $ | Release price | 623 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 @ 1.05 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Intel Core i7-6970HQ |
Unknown | Unknown |