Intel Core i7-990X | AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-990X or AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E - 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 i7-990X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.73 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 3 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-990X was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E was released in Q2/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Ryzen Embedded (4) |
Intel Core i7 900 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Embedded 5000 (4) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Gulftown | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-990X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-990X is 3.46 GHz (3.73 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E is at 3.05 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.46 GHz | Frequency | 3.05 GHz |
3.73 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-990X can use up to 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 24 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-990X is 130 W, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-990X is manufactured in 32 nm and has 13.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 72.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4a, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1366 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
1059 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E
16C 32T @ 3.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E
16C 32T @ 3.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E
16C 32T @ 3.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E
16C 32T @ 3.05 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-990X | AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E |
Unknown | Unknown |