Intel Celeron J3160 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Celeron J3160 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - 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 Intel Celeron J3160 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.24 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Celeron J3160 was released in Q1/2016. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Celeron (165) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Celeron J3000/N3000 (10) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
8 | Generation | 2 |
Braswell | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Celeron J3160 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron J3160 is 1.60 GHz (2.24 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is at 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Intel Celeron J3160 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
4 | Cores | 24 |
4 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
2.24 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
2.24 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Celeron J3160 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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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Intel HD Graphics 400 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.32 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.70 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
96 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel HD Graphics 400 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Celeron J3160 can use up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Celeron J3160 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
4 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
2.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Celeron J3160 is 6 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Celeron J3160 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 250 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Celeron J3160 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 76.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Celeron J3160 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
14 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 1170 | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2016 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
107 $ | Release price | 1299 $ |
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Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
Intel HD Graphics 400 @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 2.24 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Celeron J3160 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Unknown | Unknown |