Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs i7-6950X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6950X
2016
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
10.92
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.54
+33.2%

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms Core i7-6950X by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking718497
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.894.59
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency7.387.64
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)10 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 416% better value for money than i7-6950X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/s / QPI4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache32K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size246 mm2213 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million9,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2011SP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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 i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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 i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidthno data85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4060

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.

i7-6950X 10.92
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 14.54
+33.2%

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.

i7-6950X 17340
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 23104
+33.2%

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.

i7-6950X 1316
+10.7%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 1189

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.

i7-6950X 8570
+19.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 7185

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.92 14.54
Recency 31 May 2016 10 August 2017
Physical cores 10 12
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 180 Watt

i7-6950X has 28.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X, on the other hand, has a 33.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 20% more physical cores and 20% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6950X in performance tests.


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