Processor N50 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.55
+966%
Processor N50
2023
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.74

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms Processor N50 by a whopping 966% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3232038
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency9.7527.44
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date6 August 2018 (6 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$899no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads322
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache1.5 MB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache32 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm10 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors9600 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSocket TR4Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Processor N50 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Processor N50 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 2950X and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) ( - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Processor N50.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.55 1.74
Recency 6 August 2018 3 January 2023
Physical cores 16 2
Threads 32 2
Chip lithography 12 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 6 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a 966.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

Processor N50, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 20% more advanced lithography process, and 2900% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N50 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.


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