AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Intel Core i7-2617M

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The Intel Core i7-2617M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2617M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Name Intel Core i7-2617M
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-2617M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2617M is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
16 Threads 4
8x Cores 2x
8 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2617M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2617M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 96
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 12
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG No
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-2617M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2011
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
549 $ Release price 270 $
Whitehaven (Zen) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
16.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
TR4 (SP3r2) Socket BGA 1023
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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