Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary vs Ryzen Threadripper 2900X
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| Release date | August 2018 (6 years ago) | 29 April 2019 (5 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary 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 | 8 (Octa-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | no data | 16 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.1 GHz | 4.35 GHz |
| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | 96K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 32768 KB | 16 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | 192 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 9600 million | 4,800 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary 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 | no data | AM4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 105 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Precision Boost 2 | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4 Dual-channel |
Pros & cons summary
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 105 Watt |
Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary has a 16.7% more advanced lithography process, and 19% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper 2900X and Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary. We've got no test results to judge.
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