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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i5-2500S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 3242 days newer than Core i5-2500S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500S
- Consumes up to 77% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 65 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Performs up to 6% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i5-2500S - 220 vs 207 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500S - 64 vs 4 threads
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
220
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
Price, CA$
CA$2000
100%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, without Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2500S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2500S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
586
35.81907090464548%
Multi-Core
1492
10.651056539120503%
Intel Core i5-2500S | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 32 |
| 4 | Threads | 64 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 27.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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