AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs Intel Core i7-10700T

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX – 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 PRO 3945WX features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Core i7-10700T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX Name Intel Core i7-10700T
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
3 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-10700T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
12x Cores 8x
None None 3.7 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
12 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
24 Threads 16
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Execution units 24
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
8 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 35 W watts.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-10700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 1200
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
64.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Comet Lake S
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 325 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7 nm Technology 14 nm