i5-7640X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.54
+228%
Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.43

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms Core i5-7640X by a whopping 228% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i5-7640X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4971338
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.591.98
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i5
Power efficiency7.643.74
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Kaby Lake-X (2017)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)26 June 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799$242

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 132% better value for money than i5-7640X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i5-7640X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads244
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3540
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache32 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors9,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i5-7640X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSP3r2FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt112 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i5-7640X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
TSX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i5-7640X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i5-7640X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-2666
Maximum memory size2 TiB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s42.671 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-HD 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i5-7640X.

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 1920X 14.54
+228%
i5-7640X 4.43

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 1920X 23104
+228%
i5-7640X 7036

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 1920X 1189
i5-7640X 1777
+49.5%

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 1920X 7185
+35.5%
i5-7640X 5301

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.54 4.43
Recency 10 August 2017 26 June 2017
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 4
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 112 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has a 228.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

i5-7640X, on the other hand, has 60.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7640X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i5-7640X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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