Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Core i7-2720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 2829 days newer than Core i7-2720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2720QM
- Consumes up to 82% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - 45 vs 250 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- Performs up to 11% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i7-2720QM - 204 vs 184 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2720QM - 48 vs 8 threads
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 2nd, 2018
FPS
204
100%
Value, $/FPS
$5.64/FPS
100%
Price, $
$1150
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 182 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2011
Desktop • Oct 2nd, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2720QM | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
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Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 2nd, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Colfax |
Intel BGA 1224 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 24 |
8 | Threads | 48 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 250 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |