Core i7-1270P vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Core i7-1270P
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1270P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1270P and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Core i7-1270P
The Core i7-1270P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,651 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,829 points. Launch price was $549.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1270P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1270P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1270P versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1270P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-1270P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1270P scores 16,651 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X's 16,829 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1270P vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.
| Feature | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+20% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+73% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 32 MB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-P (2022) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 16,651 | 16,829+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,652 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,217 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,635 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1270P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | SP3r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1270P) / not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X). The Core i7-1270P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1270P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-1270P rivals Core i7-1260P.
| Feature | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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