Processor N50 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1940X
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 2022 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | no data | 27.60 |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| Release date | 29 July 2017 (7 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50 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 cores | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 28 | 2 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| Number of transistors | 9,600 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | SP3r2 | Intel BGA 1264 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 6 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Security technologies
Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50 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 Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Quad-channel | DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 29 July 2017 | 3 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 14 | 2 |
| Threads | 28 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 6 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 1940X has 600% more physical cores and 1300% more threads.
Processor N50, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 2900% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1940X is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1940X and Processor N50, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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