Intel Core i5-7640X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X Benchmark, comparison and differences


Intel Core i5-7640X		AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-7640X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster. We compare the Intel Core i5-7640X 4 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023.

Intel Core i5 (331)	Family	AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13)
Intel Core i 7000X (9)	CPU group	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3)
7	Generation	5
Skylake X	Architecture	Storm Peak (Zen 4)
Desktop / Server	Segment	Desktop / Server
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i5-7640X is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X clocks with 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i5-7640X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
4	Cores	24
8	Threads	48
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
Yes	Overclocking ?	Yes
4.00 GHz	Frequency	4.20 GHz
4.20 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	5.30 GHz
4.20 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	--

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.
Intel Core i5-7640X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--

Internal Graphics Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
	GPU frequency	--
--	GPU (Turbo)	--
--	GPU Generation	--
	Technology
	Max. displays
--	Compute units	--
--	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	--
--	DirectX Version	--

Hardware codec support A 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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
No	Codec h264	No
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
No	Codec AVC	No
No	Codec VC-1	No
No	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-7640X, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 166.4 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i5-7640X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
DDR4-2666	Memory	DDR5-5200
64 GB	Max. Memory	1024 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	4 (Quad Channel)
42.7 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	166.4 GB/s
No	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	24.00 MB
6.00 MB	L3 Cache	128.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	5.0
16	PCIe lanes	48
15.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	189.0 GB/s
Thermal Management The Intel Core i5-7640X has a TDP of 112 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is 350 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i5-7640X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
112 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	350 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
--	Tjunction max.	95 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i5-7640X has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is at 152.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm.
Intel Core i5-7640X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
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, AVX-512	ISA extensions	SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3
LGA 2066	Socket	sTR5
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	AMD-V
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 11, Linux
Q2/2017	Release date	Q4/2023
300 $	Release price	1790 $

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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	1153 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	3644 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.


	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	1411 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.


	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	3982 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	412 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	1409 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	6796 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	180 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	720 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)

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Intel Core i5-7640X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

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