i7-3960X Extreme Edition vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 350 Watt
95.07
+1601%
Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
5.59

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition by a whopping 1601% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21153
Place by popularity3not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.25no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7EE
Power efficiency25.714.07
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)14 November 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$9,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 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 cores966 (Hexa-Core)
Threads19212
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
Multiplierno data33
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1,536 KB
L3 cache384 MB (shared)15 MB
Chip lithography5 nm32 nm
Die sizeCompute Die (CCD) Size 71 mm2, I/O Die (IOD) Size 388 mm2 mm2434.72 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors78,840 million2270 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketsTR5no data
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5no data
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition.

PCIe version5.02.00
PCI Express lanes12840

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 95.07 5.59
Recency 19 October 2023 14 November 2011
Physical cores 96 6
Threads 192 12
Chip lithography 5 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has a 1600.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

i7-3960X Extreme Edition, on the other hand, has 169.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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