Intel Core i9-7960X | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-7960X and the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 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 7 1800X which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (67) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
7 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-9960X | Successor | -- |
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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 7 1800X clocks with 3.60 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 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 7 1800X supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
22.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-7960X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is 95 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 7 1800X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7960X has 22.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
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 | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
1699 $ | Release price | 450 $ |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
Unknown | Unknown |