Intel Core i9-10850K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10850K or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X - 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 i9-10850K has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10850K was released in Q3/2020. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 cores with 48 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 7960X was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
10 | Generation | 5 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10850K has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10850K is 3.60 GHz (5.20 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is at 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
10 | Cores | 24 |
20 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
5.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i9-10850K or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10850K can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2.50 MB | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-10850K is 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
250 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10850K is manufactured in 14 nm and has 22.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 152.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
446 $ | Release price | 1790 $ |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10850K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
Unknown | Unknown |