Intel Core i9-10980XE | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10980XE or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 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 i9-10980XE has 18 cores with 36 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10980XE was released in Q4/2019. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X was released in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (80) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 10000X (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
10 | Generation | 3 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Core i9-9980XE | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10980XE is 3.00 GHz (4.80 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is at 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
18 | Cores | 24 |
36 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10980XE 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 3960X 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 i9-10980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-10980XE is 165 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 i9-10980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
86 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10980XE is manufactured in 14 nm and has 24.75 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 140.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
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, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
979 $ | Release price | 1435 $ |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
Geekbench 6 MT: 11,836 / 979 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Geekbench 6 MT: 13,875 / 1435 $ |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
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