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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $1999
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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2405S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2405S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 3109 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2405S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2405S
- Up to 98% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $46.0 vs $1900.99
- Up to 97% better value when playing Dota 2 than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $0.27 vs $8.88 per FPS
- 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 26% better in Dota 2 than Core i5-2405S - 214 vs 170 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2405S - 64 vs 4 threads
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i5-2405S
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
FPS
170
79.43925233644859%
Value, $/FPS
$0.27/FPS
100%
Price, $
$46
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-2405S Quad-Core Processor 2.5 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52405S
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Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
214
100%
Value, $/FPS
$8.88/FPS
3.0405405405405403%
Price, $
$1900.99
2%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,900.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 350737 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i5-2405S
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2405S
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Single-Core
535
32.701711491442545%
Multi-Core
1429
10.201313535122788%
Intel Core i5-2405S | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| May 22nd, 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 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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