Intel Core i7-870S vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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Intel Core i7-870S or Intel Core i7-870S – 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 Intel Core i7-870S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-870S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
Intel Core i7 800 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000
1 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-870S Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-870S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-870S is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 24
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 24x
8 Threads 48
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-870S does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
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-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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.
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.
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 82 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 280 W watts.
82 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-870S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
45 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
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Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q2/2010 Release date Q1/2022
-- Release price --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
LGA 1156 Socket WRX8 (sWRX8)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Lynnfield Architecture Chagall (Zen 3)
 
 

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