Intel Core i7-950 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Intel Core i7-950 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X - 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 i7-950 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.33 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 3 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-950 was released in Q2/2009.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in Q4/2023.

The Intel Core i7-950 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-950 is 3.06 GHz (3.33 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is at 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz).

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The Intel Core i7-950 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

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.

The Intel Core i7-950 can use up to 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-950 is 130 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core i7-950 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 320.00 MB cache.