Intel Core i7-7820X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7820X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X - 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 i7-7820X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7820X was released in Q2/2017. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X was released in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7820X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820X is 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is at 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
8 | Cores | 64 |
16 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.90 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7820X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-7820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
11.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
27.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-7820X is 140 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-7820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7820X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 11.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 288.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-7820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
650 $ | Release price | 3990 $ |
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Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7820X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Unknown | Unknown |