AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs AMD Athlon II X4 651

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X – 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 2950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The AMD Athlon II X4 651 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 651, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Llano)
2 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Name AMD Athlon II X4 651
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon II X4 651 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 651 is 3.0 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
16 CPU Cores 4
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
16x Cores 4x
32 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 651 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1333
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 100 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X4 651 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
12 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
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Q3/2018 Release date Q4/2011
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8.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
TR4 (SP3r2) Socket FM1
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Colfax (Zen+) Architecture Llano
 
 

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