Ryzen 9 7950X vs i5-3340

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3340
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.76
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
40.98
+1385%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Core i5-3340 by a whopping 1385% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3340 and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking170265
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.2721.98
Architecture codenameno dataRaphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date1 July 2013 (11 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3340 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed3.1 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB Intel® Smart Cache64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm5 nm
Die sizeno dataCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3340 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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
SocketFCLGA1155AM5
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3340 and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-3340 and Ryzen 9 7950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3340 and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3340 and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2500AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3340 and Ryzen 9 7950X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3340 and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-3340 2.76
Ryzen 9 7950X 40.98
+1385%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-3340 4227
Ryzen 9 7950X 62715
+1384%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-3340 560
Ryzen 9 7950X 2986
+433%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-3340 1680
Ryzen 9 7950X 19471
+1059%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.76 40.98
Integrated graphics card 0.69 4.42
Recency 1 July 2013 27 September 2022
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 22 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 170 Watt

i5-3340 has 120.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 1384.8% higher aggregate performance score, 540.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3340 in performance tests.


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