Intel Core i7-5960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-5960X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX - 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 i7-5960X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-5960X was released in Q3/2014. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX was released in Q4/2023. |
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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 7000 (6) |
5 | Generation | 5 |
Haswell E | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-4960X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-5960X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
8 | Cores | 24 |
16 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-5960X supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 332.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 504.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-5960X has a TDP of 140 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is 350 W. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-5960X has a 20.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX cache has a total of 152.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
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 |
829 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX |
Unknown | Unknown |