The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-6700. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6700
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 74% less energy – 65 vs 250 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-6700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
182
99%
Min 1% FPS
121
99%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-6700 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-6700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-6700 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
8 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
73%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Jul 1st, 2015 |
| $1,299.00 | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Colfax | Codename | Skylake |
| 250 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
64 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
