Intel Core i3-9100E vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Intel Core i3-9100E or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Core i3-9100E has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-9100E was released in Q2/2019.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X was released in Q4/2023.

The Intel Core i3-9100E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9100E is 3.10 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is at 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz).

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The Intel Core i3-9100E or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

A 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.

The Intel Core i3-9100E can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-9100E is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core i3-9100E is manufactured in 14 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 160.00 MB cache.