i7-3840QM vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
10.59
+185%
Core i7-3840QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.72

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X outperforms Core i7-3840QM by a whopping 185% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7401491
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.00no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i7
Power efficiency8.027.82
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date30 July 2017 (7 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$568

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache768 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size213 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors9600 Million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM 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
SocketSP3r2FCBGA1224,FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.3 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3
eDP-+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVO-+
CRT-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes6016

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 Threadripper 1900X 10.59
+185%
i7-3840QM 3.72

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 Threadripper 1900X 16820
+185%
i7-3840QM 5911

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 1189
+92.4%
i7-3840QM 618

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5890
+186%
i7-3840QM 2059

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.59 3.72
Recency 30 July 2017 3 September 2012
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has a 184.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

i7-3840QM, on the other hand, has 300% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3840QM in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is a desktop processor while Core i7-3840QM is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i7-3840QM, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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