intel
Brand6/6
Cores/Threads3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-8500
amd
Brand24/48
Cores/Threads3GHz
Base Clock250W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Intel Core i5-8500
Intel Core i5-8500
$ • Feb 2018
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
$1299 • Oct 2018
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-8500 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24 |
| Threads | 6 | 48 |
| Base Clock | 3.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 30 X | 30 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 250 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 96 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 9.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Coffee Lake) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen+ (Colfax)) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 12nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | amd socket sp3r2 |
| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | N/A | 4 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 60 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 19200 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-8500
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-8500
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-8500
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-8500
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-8500
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i5-8500
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Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8500
INTEL • 6/6 • 3GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
AMD • 24/48 • 3GHz
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