Intel Core i5-6300U | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-6300U or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X - 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 i5-6300U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-6300U was released in Q3/2015. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 6000U (20) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
6 | Generation | 5 |
Skylake U | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-7300U | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-6300U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6300U is 2.40 GHz (3.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is at 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-6300U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
2 | Cores | 64 |
4 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
2.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i5-6300U or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 520 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.95 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 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 520 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-6300U can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 34.1 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-6300U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-6300U is 15 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-6300U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
7.5 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-6300U is manufactured in 14 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 320.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-6300U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
BGA 1356 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
281 $ | Release price | 5900 $ |
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Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 0.95 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6300U
2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
98,322 CB R23 MC @ 349 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-6300U | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
Unknown | Unknown |