Intel Core i9-7900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7900X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X - 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 i9-7900X has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-7900X was released in Q2/2017. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X was released in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3) |
7 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Whitehaven (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-9900X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-7900X is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7900X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X can connect up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
14.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-7900X has a TDP of 140 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is 180 W. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7900X has a 14.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X cache has a total of 20.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
14 nm | Technology | 14 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, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
989 $ | Release price | 549 $ |
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Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
Unknown | Unknown |