Intel Core i7-9800X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-9800X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. 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 Intel Core i7-9800X
- Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
- Around 40% higher maximum core temperature: 95°C vs 68°C
- Around 9% lower typical power consumption: 165 Watt vs 180 Watt
- Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2572 vs 2491
- Around 11% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1185 vs 1068
- Around 5% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 9740 vs 9262
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 4.3 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 95°C vs 68°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt vs 180 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2572 vs 2491 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1185 vs 1068 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 9740 vs 9262 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 8
- 8 more threads: 24 vs 16
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- Around 41% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 25454 vs 18090
- Around 3% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 9726 vs 9409
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 12 vs 8 |
Number of threads | 24 vs 16 |
Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm vs 14 nm |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 25454 vs 18090 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 9726 vs 9409 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-9800X
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i7-9800X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2572 | 2491 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 18090 | 25454 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1185 | 1068 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 9409 | 9726 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 9740 | 9262 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i7-9800X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Skylake | Zen |
Launch date | Q4'18 | October 2018 |
Place in performance rating | 878 | 881 |
Processor Number | i7-9800X | |
Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors |
Status | Launched | |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Family | AMD Ryzen Processors | |
OPN PIB | YD292XA8AFWOF | |
OPN Tray | YD292XA8UC9AF | |
OS Support | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.80 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 12 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 95°C | 68°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
Number of cores | 8 | 12 |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Number of threads | 16 | 24 |
64 bit support | ||
Die size | 213 mm | |
L1 cache | 1152 KB | |
L2 cache | 6 MB | |
L3 cache | 32 MB | |
Transistor count | 9600 million | |
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Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 4 |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4 |
Supported memory frequency | 2933 MHz | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | sTR4 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 180 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | Not included |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 44 | |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
AMD SenseMI | ||
The "Zen" Core Architecture | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) |