i7-4770TE vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
19.31
+529%
Core i7-4770TE
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.07

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Core i7-4770TE by a whopping 529% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core i7-4770TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2951623
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.99no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.316.46
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date6 August 2018 (6 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,299no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core i7-4770TE 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads488
Base clock speed3 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache2.25 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm22 nm
Die size213 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistors19200 Million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core i7-4770TE 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 TR41150
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core i7-4770TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core i7-4770TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core i7-4770TE 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 2970WX and Core i7-4770TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR3
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 HD 4600

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core i7-4770TE.

PCIe versionno data3.0

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 2970WX 19.31
+529%
i7-4770TE 3.07

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 2970WX 30669
+529%
i7-4770TE 4877

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.31 3.07
Recency 6 August 2018 2 June 2013
Physical cores 24 4
Threads 48 8
Chip lithography 12 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a 529% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 83.3% more advanced lithography process.

i7-4770TE, on the other hand, has 455.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4770TE in performance tests.


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