Intel Core i5-2500 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-2500 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX - 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 i5-2500 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2500 was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX was released in Q1/2021. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2500 is 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is at 2.70 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-2500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX |
4 | Cores | 64 |
4 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.70 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i5-2500 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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 2000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
6 | Compute units | -- |
48 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | 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 2000 | 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 |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-2500 can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-2500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-2500 is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-2500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2500 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 288.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-2500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX |
32 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 | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | 5489 $ |
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Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2500 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX |
Unknown | Unknown |