Intel Core i7-5820K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-5820K or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X - 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 i7-5820K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-5820K was released in Q3/2014. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 5000X (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
5 | Generation | 5 |
Haswell E | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-4820K | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-5820K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5820K is 3.30 GHz (3.60 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is at 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-5820K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
6 | Cores | 24 |
12 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-5820K can use up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 68.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 i7-5820K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
27.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-5820K is 140 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 i7-5820K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-5820K is manufactured in 22 nm and has 15.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 152.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-5820K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
22 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 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
499 $ | Release price | 1790 $ |
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Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-5820K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
Unknown | Unknown |