Intel Core i7-5820K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-5820K or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX - 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 PRO 5955WX has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX was released in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Core i 5000X (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) |
5 | Generation | 4 |
Haswell E | Architecture | Chagall (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-4820K | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
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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 PRO 5955WX has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is at 4.00 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-5820K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
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 PRO 5955WX 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 i7-5820K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
27.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-5820K is 140 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 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 i7-5820K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 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 PRO 5955WX is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 72.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-5820K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
499 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-5820K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
Unknown | Unknown |