AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Intel Core i3-10105T

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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 Core i3-10105T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10105T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
3 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Name Intel Core i3-10105T
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Core i3-10105T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105T is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
48 Threads 8
24x Cores 4x
24 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10105T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10105T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 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 Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC No
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
None TDP down 25 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Core i3-10105T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2021
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
1435 $ Release price 134 $
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Comet Lake S
128.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket LGA 1200
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
13875
13875
Intel Core i3-10105T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4484
4484

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1684
1684
Intel Core i3-10105T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1370
1370