5ghz AMD
5ghz AMD
Threadripper reaching 5GHz would surpass most Intel processors, but it wouldn’t be a complete leap. Current Intel chips already offer strong performance, and pushing beyond 5GHz would likely require significant changes in design and cooling. The main reasons for not achieving such speeds are manufacturing limits, power consumption, and thermal management challenges.
It features numerous ccxs and supports 64 cores. The threading mode isn't a bottleneck, as it outperformed a dual socket 8180. For gaming purposes, this is highly improbable—it's not a gaming chip at all. It has 18 ccxs, which would introduce latency, and the 64-core configuration adds complexity. Edited June 8, 2020 by TofuHaroto
The maximum improvement relies on the design of the chips. Intel and AMD processors are identical in function as CPUs but differ significantly in internal structure. They may not achieve the same speed while maintaining reliable performance with standard cooling. Still, relying only on core clock isn't enough for performance gains. The latest AMD models handle more tasks at the same frequency, allowing them to accomplish comparable work to Intel chips without needing higher speeds.
Threadripper struggles at 5 GHz across all cores unless you use liquid nitrogen. At 4 GHz all cores it draws around 500 watts, and 5 GHz would demand even more. Simply increasing speed isn't enough—consider power supply and the risks of instability at higher frequencies.