Threadripper PRO 7945WX vs i7-7800X

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking935not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.31no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.48no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$1,399

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache384 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes28128

Pros & cons summary


Recency 30 May 2017 19 October 2023
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 350 Watt

i7-7800X has 150% lower power consumption.

Threadripper PRO 7945WX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-7800X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX. We've got no test results to judge.


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