AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Intel Core i7-2617M

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The Intel Core i7-2617M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2617M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Name Intel Core i7-2617M
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-2617M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2617M is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
16 Threads 4
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2617M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2617M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 10.1
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 96
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 12
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG No
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-2617M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2011
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Whitehaven (Zen) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
14 nm Technology 32 nm
TR4 (SP3r2) Socket BGA 1023
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
549 $ Release price 270 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

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