Intel Core i9-7980XE | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7980XE or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 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 i9-7980XE has 18 cores with 36 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-7980XE was released in Q4/2017. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X was released in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Intel Core i9-9980XE | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-7980XE is a 18 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (4.20 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
18 | Cores | 32 |
36 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7980XE supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-7980XE has a TDP of 165 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 280 W. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7980XE has a 25.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X cache has a total of 144.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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 | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
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 | Q4/2019 |
1999 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |