Intel Core i9-7960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-7960X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-7960X 16 core processor released in Q4/2017 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced 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 | -- |
Intel Core i9-9960X | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-7960X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
16 | Cores | 32 |
32 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-7960X, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
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 | 16.00 MB |
22.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-7960X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 250 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 250 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7960X has 22.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is at 80.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | 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, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
1699 $ | Release price | 1799 $ |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
Unknown | Unknown |