Intel Core i7-5960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-5960X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX - 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 7975WX has 32 cores with 64 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 7975WX 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 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX |
-- | 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 7975WX has 32 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
8 | Cores | 32 |
16 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 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 7975WX 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 7975WX |
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 | 32.00 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 7975WX is 350 W. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
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 7975WX cache has a total of 160.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
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 | 4790 $ |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
Unknown | Unknown |