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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core i7-9700TE | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and the Intel Core i7-9700TE and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Intel Core i7-9700TE which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000 (34) |
5 | Generation | 9 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Coffee Lake S Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-10700TE |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-9700TE clocks with 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700TE |
32 | Cores | 8 |
64 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
5.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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) | 1.15 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 1024 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, while the Intel Core i7-9700TE 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 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700TE |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-9700TE is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700TE |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 160.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-9700TE is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-9700TE |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
sTR5 | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
2990 $ | Release price | 520 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
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Intel Core i7-9700TE
1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core i7-9700TE |
Unknown | Unknown |