Intel Core i9-10900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10900X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - 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 i9-10900X has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10900X was released in Q4/2019. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 10000X (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
10 | Generation | 2 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-9900X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 3.70 GHz (4.70 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is at 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
10 | Cores | 32 |
20 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10900X can use up to 256 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 93.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 165 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 250 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10900X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 19.25 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 80.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
14 nm | Technology | 12 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 | TR4 (SP3r2) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
590 $ | Release price | 1799 $ |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
Unknown | Unknown |