The Core i5-3450 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$335.41 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 63% cheaper – CA$199.59 vs CA$535.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 77 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
93%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, CA$
CA$199.59
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
CA$535
37%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.92/FPS
40%
Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
6 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
81%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3450 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 3rd, 2018 |
$174.00 | MSRP | $649.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Colfax |
77 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
