AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Intel Core i7-10700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents an unusually one-sided comparison. Across every recorded test, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX finishes ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700. The database records 8 wins for the AMD part and 0 for the Intel part, and the scale of those wins varies dramatically depending on the workload.

The most extreme gaps appear in the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 81,175 against the Core i7-10700's 10,910, a delta of 644%. That is not a marginal advantage; it is a sevenfold difference in rendering throughput. The single-core results in the same test tell a similar story, though with a slightly smaller multiplier: 11,460 versus 1,540, a 644.2% delta. Interestingly, the percentage gaps are remarkably consistent across the Cinebench versions. R15 multi-core shows 8182 versus 1099 (644.5%), R20 multi-core shows 34093 versus 4582 (644.1%), and R23 multi-core shows 644%. The single-core deltas cluster around 645% as well: 645.2% in R15, 645% in R20, and 644.2% in R23. This consistency suggests the performance ratio is stable across different generations of the Cinebench workload, rather than being an artifact of one particular test version.

Geekbench results narrow the gap considerably, though the AMD processor still wins decisively. In Geekbench multi-core, the Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 16,598 versus 5,092 for the Core i7-10700, a 226% delta. That is a smaller relative advantage than Cinebench showed, which implies the two workloads stress different aspects of the processors. In Geekbench single-core, the delta shrinks further to 52.7%, with scores of 1947 and 1275. This is the closest margin in the entire head-to-head set, and it hints that the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz helps it stay more competitive when only one core is active. Still, the AMD part leads even there.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this hierarchy. The Threadripper PRO 5995WX has an average benchmark score of 19,928, while the Core i7-10700 averages 19,145. That places the AMD chip at the 74th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with the Intel part at the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip are notably mixed: the Intel Core i7-11600H sits at a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-11800H trails by 0.3%, and the AMD EPYC 7713P trails by 0.5%. For the Intel Core i7-10700, the closest competitors include the Intel Core 3 201E at +0.5%, the Intel Core i7-8700K at -0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at +0.5%, and the Intel Core i5-12400F at +0.6%. The near-identical average scores of these rival pairings suggest that both processors sit in crowded performance neighborhoods, but the head-to-head results show they are not neighbors of each other.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the overwhelmingly faster processor in every benchmark category recorded. The smallest advantage is 52.7% in Geekbench single-core, and the largest reaches 645.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core. For workloads dominated by multi-threaded rendering, the AMD part is in a different performance class entirely.

Who should pick the Threadripper PRO 5995WX? Anyone whose work scales with core count. The chip provides 64 cores and 128 threads, and the Cinebench multi-core results show what that hardware can do. The 644% to 644.5% deltas across all three Cinebench multi-core tests indicate a processor built for sustained parallel compute. Its market segment is listed as Server/Workstation, which matches the observed behavior.

Who should pick the Intel Core i7-10700? The data offers fewer reasons. The chip loses every head-to-head test, and its best relative showing is the Geekbench single-core result where it trails by 52.7%. The Core i7-10700 does have a higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz) and a lower TDP (65 watts versus 280 watts), which the database confirms, but no benchmark in the records rewards those attributes with a win. The Intel part also includes integrated graphics via UHD Graphics 630, which the AMD part lacks entirely. For a system that needs a display output without a discrete GPU, that difference matters. For raw compute, it does not.

The percentile rankings are close, 74th for AMD versus 73rd for Intel, but that metric averages across all CPUs and does not capture the massive head-to-head deltas. The database's nearest-rival lists reinforce the point: the Threadripper PRO 5995WX is grouped with mobile H-series chips and a server EPYC part, while the Core i7-10700 is grouped with older desktop chips and a mid-range Ryzen. Neither processor is an outlier in its own percentile band, but the direct comparison shows they serve entirely different purposes.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Chagall PRO, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-10700 uses the Comet Lake architecture, also its codename, built on a 14 nm process at Intel. The process node gap is substantial: 7 nm versus 14 nm represents a full generation of manufacturing technology.

The transistor counts and die sizes reflect that difference. The AMD chip packs 33,200 million transistors across eight dies, each measuring 81 mm², for a total die area of 8x 81 mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database, which makes a direct comparison impossible, but the architectural intent is clear. The Threadripper PRO 5995WX is a multi-die design, while the Core i7-10700 is a monolithic desktop chip.

Cache hierarchies also differ sharply. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the AMD chip has 512 KB per core, while the Intel chip has 256 KB per core. The L3 cache is the most dramatic divergence. The Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 256 MB of L3 cache, while the Core i7-10700 has 16 MB shared. That is a 16-fold difference in the largest cache tier, and it helps explain the multi-threaded benchmark dominance.

Memory architecture follows the same pattern. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory over an eight-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. The Intel processor also supports DDR4 but over a dual-channel bus with 46.9 GB/s of bandwidth. That is a 4.4x difference in theoretical memory bandwidth. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not.

PCIe connectivity differs by a generation and by lane count. The Threadripper PRO 5995WX provides PCIe Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The Core i7-10700 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers both a newer PCIe standard and eight times the lane count.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most obvious specification gap. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 64 cores and 128 threads. The Intel Core i7-10700 has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is an 8x difference in both metrics.

Clock speeds tell a more nuanced story. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part is faster on paper in both categories, yet it loses every single-core benchmark. This suggests the AMD architecture extracts more instructions per clock, or the benchmark conditions favor the AMD boost behavior.

Thermal design power differs considerably. The Threadripper PRO 5995WX is rated at 280 watts TDP, while the Core i7-10700 is rated at 65 watts. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket WRX8 for the Threadripper, Intel Socket 1200 for the Core i7. The AMD chip launched on 2022-03-07 with a launch MSRP of $6499. The Intel part launched on 2020-04-29 with no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD chip has a part number of 100-000000444, while the Intel chip is SRH6Y.

The AMD chip has no integrated graphics, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 630. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports user-overclocking via multiplier changes. The AMD chip is listed in the Server/Workstation market segment, while the Intel chip is listed as Desktop. Both are marked as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 81,175, which is 644% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700's 10,910.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The closest margin is in Geekbench single-core, where the AMD chip scores 1947 against the Intel chip's 1275, a 52.7% delta. Every other test shows a larger gap.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-10700 win any benchmark?

A: No. The database records 8 head-to-head benchmarks, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX wins all 8. The Intel chip has 0 wins.

Q: How do their memory bandwidths compare?

A: The AMD processor has an eight-channel memory bus with 204.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor has a dual-channel bus with 46.9 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-10700 does not.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700 includes UHD Graphics 630. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are their average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 19,928, and the Intel chip averages 19,145. The AMD chip sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 73rd.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database, but the magnitude of its wins varies. In Cinebench tests, both multi-core and single-core, the deltas hover around 644% to 645.2%. These are rendering workloads that appear to scale with the AMD chip's 64 cores, 128 threads, 256 MB of L3 cache, and eight-channel memory. The consistency of the delta across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 versions suggests the AMD architecture has a stable advantage in this type of compute. Geekbench multi-core shows a lower 226% delta, which indicates the workload does not exploit the AMD chip's full parallel capability as effectively. Geekbench single-core shows the smallest win at 52.7%, where the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz narrows the gap.

The Intel Core i7-10700 does not win any recorded benchmark, but it has attributes that the data supports in non-benchmark contexts. Its 65 watt TDP is far lower than the AMD chip's 280 watts, which matters for system cooling and power delivery. Its integrated UHD Graphics 630 provides display output without a discrete GPU, something the AMD chip cannot do. Its dual-channel memory and 16 MB of shared L3 cache are modest, but the processor's market segment is Desktop, not Server/Workstation. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz, which may benefit lightly threaded tasks that the recorded benchmarks do not fully capture.

The use-case split is stark. For rendering, simulation, data processing, or any workload that uses many cores, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the clear choice based on the recorded deltas. For a desktop system that needs integrated graphics, lower power draw, and does not require extreme multi-threading, the Intel Core i7-10700 has relevant specifications, but no benchmark win to point to. The data does not show a scenario where the Intel chip outperforms the AMD chip, so any decision favoring Intel must rest on non-benchmark factors like the integrated GPU, TDP, or platform cost. The database records the facts, and the facts favor AMD in every measured test.