CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X – 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 3960X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series. To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket. The Intel Celeron 1020M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series. To use the Intel Celeron 1020M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
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| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
Name |
Intel Celeron 1020M |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
Family |
Intel Celeron |
| 3 |
Generation |
3 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 |
Group |
Intel Celeron 1000 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Celeron 1020M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 1020M is 2.1 GHz
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| 4.5 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
| Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 3.8 GHz |
Frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| 48 |
Threads |
2 |
| Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
| 24 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
| 24x |
Cores |
2x |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Celeron 1020M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Celeron 1020M uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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GPU frequency |
0.65 GHz |
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Release date |
Q4/2012 |
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Direct X |
11.0 |
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GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
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Technology |
22 nm |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Shaders |
48 |
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Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
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Execution units |
6 |
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Generation |
7 |
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.0 GHz |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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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AVC |
Decode / Encode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
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VP9 |
No |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
No |
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h264 |
Decode / Encode |
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VP8 |
No |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
No |
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JPEG |
Decode |
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AV1 |
No |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 4 |
Memory channels |
2 |
| 2.0 TB |
Max. Memory |
32.0 GB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| Yes |
ECC |
No |
| 102.4 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
25.6 GB/s |
| DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 35 W watts.
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| 95 °C |
Tjunction max |
105 °C |
| 280 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
35 W |
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Technical details |
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured using a 7 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Celeron 1020M is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
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| Q4/2019 |
Release date |
Q1/2013 |
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Part Number |
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| 12.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
| AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
| Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Architecture |
Ivy Bridge U |
| 7 nm |
Technology |
22 nm |
| TRX4 (sTRX4) |
Socket |
PGA 988 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
| 1435 $ |
Release price |
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| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 128.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
2.0 MB |
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