AMD Athlon Silver 10 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Comparison

The AMD Athlon Silver 10 and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X occupy opposite ends of the AMD lineup. The Athlon Silver 10 is a 2-core, 2-thread mobile processor built on Zen 2, while the Threadripper 2950X is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor built on Zen+. The database records an average benchmark score of 6849 for the Athlon and 6647 for the Threadripper, placing the Athlon at the 63rd percentile and the Threadripper at the 62nd percentile. This comparison walks through the recorded data to see where each processor holds an advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not provide overlapping test suites for these two processors, so the primary head-to-head metric is the average benchmark score. The Athlon Silver 10 records an average of 6849, which is higher than the Threadripper's 6647. The Athlon's nearest rival is the AMD Athlon X4 970 with a delta of 0%, meaning the two are statistically tied. The Threadripper's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-13400E with a delta of 0.1%, meaning the Threadripper trails that rival by 0.1%.

Looking at the individual tests, the Threadripper's strongest results are its Cinebench scores. It records a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25040, a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 10516, and a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2523. The Athlon's Passmark multithread score is 3543, which is far lower than the Threadripper's Cinebench multicore results. In single-thread tests, the Athlon records a Passmark single thread score of 2089, while the Threadripper records a Geekbench singlecore score of 1255. These are different test suites, so a direct comparison is not possible, but the Athlon's single-thread score is its strongest relative showing. The Athlon also records a Passmark data compression score of 42492, which is its highest individual score. The Threadripper's Geekbench multicore score is 8469.

The data shows that the Threadripper dominates in multi-core Cinebench workloads, while the Athlon holds a slight edge in the aggregate average score and percentile. The Athlon's Passmark integer math score of 9354 and floating point math score of 5936 are notable, but the Threadripper's Cinebench R23 multicore result of 25040 is the single largest score recorded for either processor. The Athlon's Passmark data encryption score of 2125 and extended instructions score of 2747 are modest, while the Threadripper's Cinebench R15 singlecore score of 356 and R20 singlecore score of 1484 provide a baseline for its single-thread performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on different architectures and process nodes. The Athlon Silver 10 uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Threadripper 2950X uses the Zen+ architecture with the Colfax codename, fabricated on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Athlon has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Threadripper has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Athlon's L1 cache is 64 KB per core, and its L3 cache is 2 MB shared. The Threadripper's L1 cache is 96 KB per core, and its L3 cache is 32 MB.

The Athlon supports LPDDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. The Threadripper supports DDR4 memory on a quad-channel bus with a bandwidth of 93.9 GB/s. The Athlon has 4 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, while the Threadripper has 60 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. The Athlon includes a Radeon 610M integrated graphics unit, while the Threadripper has no integrated graphics. The Athlon uses the AMD Socket FT6, while the Threadripper uses the AMD Socket SP3r2. The Athlon has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Threadripper has a TDP of 180 watts. The Athlon's die size is 100 mm², while the Threadripper's die size is 2x 213 mm². The Threadripper has 9,600 million transistors, while the Athlon's transistor count is not recorded. The Athlon's multiplier is locked, while the Threadripper's multiplier is unlocked. The Athlon was released in 2025, while the Threadripper was released in 2018.

Where Each One Wins

The Athlon Silver 10 wins in efficiency and portability. Its 15 watt TDP is dramatically lower than the Threadripper's 180 watts, making it suitable for mobile systems. It also includes integrated graphics, which the Threadripper lacks. The Athlon's average benchmark score of 6849 is higher than the Threadripper's 6647, and its percentile of 63 is higher than the Threadripper's 62. The Athlon's Passmark single thread score of 2089 is its best single-thread result, and its Passmark data compression score of 42492 is a strong showing for a low-power part.

The Threadripper 2950X wins in multi-core throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25040 is a massive result, and its Cinebench R20 multicore score of 10516 and Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2523 confirm its strength in heavily threaded workloads. The Threadripper also wins in memory bandwidth with 93.9 GB/s versus the Athlon's 88.0 GB/s, and it offers 60 PCIe lanes versus the Athlon's 4 lanes. The Threadripper's 32 MB L3 cache is also significantly larger than the Athlon's 2 MB. The Threadripper's Geekbench multicore score of 8469 further underscores its multi-core advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Athlon Silver 10 has an average benchmark score of 6849, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has an average of 6647.

Q: What is the Threadripper 2950X's Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Threadripper 2950X records a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25040.

Q: Does the Athlon Silver 10 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Athlon Silver 10 includes a Radeon 610M integrated graphics unit. The Threadripper 2950X does not have integrated graphics.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Threadripper 2950X?

A: The launch MSRP of the Threadripper 2950X is $899.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does each processor have?

A: The Athlon Silver 10 has 4 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, while the Threadripper 2950X has 60 PCIe Gen 3 lanes.

Q: What are the process nodes for these processors?

A: The Athlon Silver 10 is fabricated on a 6 nm process, while the Threadripper 2950X is fabricated on a 12 nm process.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear split. The AMD Athlon Silver 10 is the appropriate choice for mobile, low-power systems. Its 15 watt TDP, integrated Radeon 610M graphics, and higher average benchmark score of 6849 make it a strong candidate for compact, energy-efficient devices. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is the appropriate choice for desktop systems that demand maximum multi-core performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25040, 16 cores and 32 threads, 60 PCIe lanes, and 93.9 GB/s memory bandwidth position it for heavy workloads such as rendering and content creation. The Athlon's higher percentile of 63 versus the Threadripper's 62 reflects its stronger aggregate standing in the database, but the Threadripper's multi-core Cinebench results are unmatched by the Athlon.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 2 (Athlon) vs 16 (Threadripper)
• Threads: 2 (Athlon) vs 32 (Threadripper)
• Base Clock: 2.40 GHz (Athlon) vs 3.50 GHz (Threadripper)
• Boost Clock: 3.50 GHz (Athlon) vs 4.40 GHz (Threadripper)
• TDP: 15 W (Athlon) vs 180 W (Threadripper)
• Socket: AMD Socket FT6 (Athlon) vs AMD Socket SP3r2 (Threadripper)
• Architecture: Zen 2 (Athlon) vs Zen+ (Threadripper)
• Codename: Mendocino (Athlon) vs Colfax (Threadripper)
• Process Node: 6 nm (Athlon) vs 12 nm (Threadripper)
• Foundry: TSMC (Athlon) vs GlobalFoundries (Threadripper)
• Transistors: Not recorded (Athlon) vs 9,600 million (Threadripper)
• Die Size: 100 mm² (Athlon) vs 2x 213 mm² (Threadripper)
• L1 Cache: 64 KB per core (Athlon) vs 96 KB per core (Threadripper)
• L3 Cache: 2 MB shared (Athlon) vs 32 MB (Threadripper)
• Memory Support: LPDDR5 (Athlon) vs DDR4 (Threadripper)
• Memory Bus: Dual-channel (Athlon) vs Quad-channel (Threadripper)
• Memory Bandwidth: 88.0 GB/s (Athlon) vs 93.9 GB/s (Threadripper)
• PCIe: Gen 3, 4 Lanes (Athlon) vs Gen 3, 60 Lanes (Threadripper)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 610M (Athlon) vs None (Threadripper)
• Market Segment: Mobile (Athlon) vs Desktop (Threadripper)
• Release Date: 2025 (Athlon) vs 2018 (Threadripper)
• Launch MSRP: Not recorded (Athlon) vs $899 (Threadripper)
• Multiplier Unlocked: No (Athlon) vs Yes (Threadripper)
• Part Number: 100-000000776 (Athlon) vs YD295XA8UGAAF (Threadripper)