Intel Xeon X3440 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon X3440 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X - 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 Xeon X3440 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.93 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon X3440 was released in Q3/2009. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Xeon X (2) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon X (2) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
0 | Generation | 5 |
Lynnfield | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon X3440 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.53 GHz (2.93 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon X3440 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
4 | Cores | 24 |
8 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.53 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
2.93 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon X3440 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X can connect up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon X3440 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
DDR3-1333, DDR3-1066, DDR3-800 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon X3440 has a TDP of 95 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is 350 W. |
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Intel Xeon X3440 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon X3440 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X cache has a total of 152.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon X3440 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
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 1156 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-d, VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2009 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
230 $ | Release price | 1790 $ |
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Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon X3440 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
Unknown | Unknown |