Ryzen Threadripper 1998X vs Pentium Dual-Core E2160

Primary details

Comparing Pentium Dual-Core E2160 and Ryzen Threadripper 1998X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2983not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.60no data
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Zen (2017−2020)
Release dateJune 2007 (17 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Pentium Dual-Core E2160 and Ryzen Threadripper 1998X 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)
Threads2no data
Boost clock speed1.8 GHz3.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (shared)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB32768 KB
Chip lithography65 nm14 nm
Die size77 mm2no data
Number of transistors105 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium Dual-Core E2160 and Ryzen Threadripper 1998X 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
Socket775SP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt0 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium Dual-Core E2160 and Ryzen Threadripper 1998X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium Dual-Core E2160 and Ryzen Threadripper 1998X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium Dual-Core E2160 and Ryzen Threadripper 1998X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 2 16
Chip lithography 65 nm 14 nm

Ryzen Threadripper 1998X has 700% more physical cores, and a 364.3% more advanced lithography process.

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