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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i9-9980HK | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the Intel Core i9-9980HK and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24 core processor released in Q4/2019 with the Intel Core i9-9980HK which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000H (11) |
3 | Generation | 9 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Coffee Lake H Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-10980HK |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-9980HK clocks with 2.40 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
24 | Cores | 8 |
48 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.25 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, while the Intel Core i9-9980HK supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR3-2133, DDR4-2666 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-9980HK is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 140.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-9980HK is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | BGA 1440 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
1435 $ | Release price | 580 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.25 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
Unknown | Acer ConceptD 9 Acer Predator Helios 700 Acer Predator Triton 900 Alienware m17 Aorus 17 Apple MacBook 15.4 (2019) Apple MacBook 16 (2019) Asus G703GX Asus ProArt StudioBook One Asus ROG Mothership Asus ZenBook Pro Duo Dell XPS 15 7590 Gigabyte Aero 17 |