AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX vs Intel Core i7-990X
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Intel Core i7-990X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
- CPU is newer: launch date 11 year(s) 1 month(s) later
- 6 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 6
- 12 more threads: 24 vs 12
- Around 21% higher clock speed: 4.5 GHz vs 3.73 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 32 nm
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 5.3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2.1x better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3360 vs 1574
- 5.7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 40647 vs 7119
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 8 Mar 2022 vs February 2011 |
| Number of cores | 12 vs 6 |
| Number of threads | 24 vs 12 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.5 GHz vs 3.73 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm vs 32 nm |
| L1 cache | 768 KB vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 6 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 64 MB vs 12288 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3360 vs 1574 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 40647 vs 7119 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-990X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2.2x lower typical power consumption: 130 Watt vs 280 Watt
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt vs 280 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-990X
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| Name | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX | Intel Core i7-990X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3360 | 1574 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 40647 | 7119 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 665 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3608 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX | Intel Core i7-990X | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Zen 3 | Gulftown |
| Launch date | 8 Mar 2022 | February 2011 |
| OPN Tray | 100-000000448 | |
| Place in performance rating | 230 | 2174 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,104 | |
| Price now | $349.99 | |
| Processor Number | i7-990X | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 7.65 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | |
Performance |
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| Base frequency | 4.1 GHz | 3.46 GHz |
| Die size | 81 mm² | 239 mm2 |
| L1 cache | 768 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 12288 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | |
| Maximum frequency | 4.5 GHz | 3.73 GHz |
| Number of cores | 12 | 6 |
| Number of threads | 24 | 12 |
| Transistor count | 16600 million | 1170 million |
| Unlocked | ||
| 64 bit support | ||
| Bus Speed | 6.4 GT/s QPI | |
| Maximum core temperature | 67.9°C | |
| Number of QPI Links | 1 | |
| VID voltage range | 0.800V-1.375V | |
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 8 | 3 |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR3 1066 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 24 GB | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | WRX8 | FCLGA1366 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 280 Watt | 130 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 42.5mm X 45.0mm | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 128 | |
| PCI Express revision | 4.0 | |
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 36-bit | |
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
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