Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 7 5825U

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 5825U
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
11.77
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
63.32
+438%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Ryzen 7 5825U by a whopping 438% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking67114
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data20.60
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000)no data
Power efficiency72.8816.80
Architecture codenameBarcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date6 January 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1664
Base clock speed2 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size180 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors10,700 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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
SocketFP6sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SMEno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 5825U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1648

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.

Ryzen 7 5825U 11.77
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 63.32
+438%

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.

Ryzen 7 5825U 18349
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98707
+438%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.77 63.32
Recency 6 January 2022 19 October 2023
Physical cores 8 32
Threads 16 64
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 7 5825U has 2233.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 438% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 5825U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 7 5825U is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


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