Intel Core i3-3225 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-3225 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 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 Core i3-3225 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3225 was released in Q3/2012. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X was released in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 3000 (31) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Ivy Bridge S | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-3225 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i3-3225 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
2 | Cores | 24 |
4 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 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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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
16 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.0 | 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 4000 | 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 |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-3225 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i3-3225 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i3-3225 has a TDP of 55 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 280 W. |
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Intel Core i3-3225 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-3225 has a 3.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X cache has a total of 140.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i3-3225 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
134 $ | Release price | 1435 $ |
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Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.05 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-3225 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
Unknown | Unknown |