Intel Core i9-7920X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7920X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - 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 i9-7920X has 12 cores with 24 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 i9-7920X was released in Q3/2017. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
Intel Core i9-9920X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-7920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7920X is 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-7920X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
12 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7920X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 i9-7920X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-7920X is 165 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-7920X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7920X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 40.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-7920X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
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, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
1189 $ | Release price | 899 $ |
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Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7920X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
Unknown | Unknown |