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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i5-4440S

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $1,139.82 more expensive!

  • Up to 26% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 2 months newer
  • Available for $1,188.88

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX ranks 9 points higher.

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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 20 more cores.

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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 44 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 58 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a 7% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX boosts 27% higher.

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Core i5-4440S draws 185W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4440S is $1,139.82 cheaper.

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LGA1150
Colfax
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Haswell
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Intel HD 4600
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core i5-4440S?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. It's 53% faster than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 17/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX than Core i5-4440S?expand_more
53% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core i5-4440S?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core i5-4440S?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX scores 26/100, Core i5-4440S scores 17/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core i5-4440S bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core i5-4440S?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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