Threadripper PRO 7955WX vs i3-550

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Primary details

Comparing Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2446not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.06no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.31no data
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date30 May 2010 (14 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$101$1,899

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size81 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors382 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16.38 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsN/A
Clear Video HD+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes16128

Pros & cons summary


Recency 30 May 2010 19 October 2023
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 350 Watt

i3-550 has 379.5% lower power consumption.

Threadripper PRO 7955WX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 13 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i3-550 and Threadripper PRO 7955WX. We've got no test results to judge.


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