i5-3340M vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.74
+2238%
Core i5-3340M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.70

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i5-3340M by a whopping 2238% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i5-3340M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking652046
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.59no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i5
Power efficiency13.434.60
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date25 November 2019 (4 years ago)1 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i5-3340M 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads644
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache128 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i5-3340M 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
SocketTR4FCBGA1023,FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i5-3340M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i5-3340M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i5-3340M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i5-3340M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size256 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.25 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i5-3340M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3
eDP-+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVO-+
CRT-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i5-3340M.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 3970X 39.74
+2238%
i5-3340M 1.70

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 3970X 63129
+2242%
i5-3340M 2695

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 3970X 1661
+216%
i5-3340M 525

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 3970X 13806
+1216%
i5-3340M 1049

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.74 1.70
Recency 25 November 2019 1 January 2013
Physical cores 32 2
Threads 64 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 35 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 2237.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

i5-3340M, on the other hand, has 700% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3340M in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop processor while Core i5-3340M is a notebook one.


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