Intel Core i9-7900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7900X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX - 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 PRO 5955WX has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX was released in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) |
7 | Generation | 4 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Chagall (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
Intel Core i9-9900X | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
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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 PRO 5955WX has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
10 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7900X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
14.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 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 PRO 5955WX is 280 W. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7900X has a 14.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX cache has a total of 72.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
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 | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
989 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
Unknown | Unknown |