The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4820K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $539.64 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4820K
- Up to 75% cheaper – $180.07 vs $719.71
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 130 vs 250 Watts
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-4820K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€719.71
25%
Value, €/FPS
€3.95/FPS
27%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
171
94%
Min 1% FPS
115
95%
Price, €
€180.07
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-4820K 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 i7-4820K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-4820K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
10 MB
16%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4820K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $1,299.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Colfax | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
| 250 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
64 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
