AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs AMD Athlon II X4 651

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X – 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 2950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The AMD Athlon II X4 651 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 651, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Llano)
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Name AMD Athlon II X4 651
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon II X4 651 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 651 is 3.0 GHz
32 Threads 4
16x Cores 4x
16 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 651 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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 100 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X4 651 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q3/2018 Release date Q4/2011
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
12 nm Technology 32 nm
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Colfax (Zen+) Architecture Llano
32.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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TR4 (SP3r2) Socket FM1
8.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

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