Intel Core i7-960 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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Intel Core i7-960 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Intel Core i7-960 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-960 and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i7-960 4 core processor released in Q4/2009 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023.
Intel Core i7 (298) Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15)
Intel Core i7 900 (7) CPU group AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 (6)
1 Generation 5
Bloomfield Architecture Storm Peak (Zen 4)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-960 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (3.46 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX clocks with 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i7-960 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
4 Cores 32
8 Threads 64
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? Yes
3.20 GHz Frequency 4.00 GHz
3.46 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 5.30 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Core i7-960 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 24 GB of memory in a maximum of 3 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-960, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 332.8 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i7-960 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
DDR3-1066 Memory DDR5-5200
24 GB Max. Memory 2048 GB
3 Memory channels 8 (Octa Channel)
25.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 332.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
1.00 MB L2 Cache 32.00 MB
8.00 MB L3 Cache 128.00 MB
-- PCIe version 5.0
-- PCIe lanes 128
-- PCIe Bandwidth 504.1 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i7-960 has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is 350 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i7-960 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 350 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 95 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-960 has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is at 160.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm.

Intel Core i7-960 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
45 nm Technology 5 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3
LGA 1366 Socket sTR5
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 11, Linux
Q4/2009 Release date Q4/2023
305 $ Release price 4790 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i7-960 (23%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i7-960 (7%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
Intel Core i7-960 Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz
610 (23%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz
2681 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.
Intel Core i7-960 Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
2130 (11%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz
19500 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i7-960 Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
3266 (3%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz
101250 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i7-960 Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz
576 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i7-960 Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
2370 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i7-960 Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
1503 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i7-960 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
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