Intel Core i9-7980XE | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7980XE or AMD Ryzen 3 4300G - 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 3 4300G has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300G was released in Q3/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 4000G (22) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Renoir (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-9980XE | Successor | AMD Ryzen 3 5300G |
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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 3 4300G has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G |
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7980XE supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300G can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 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 3 4300G is 65 W. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7980XE has a 25.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 4300G cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G |
14 nm | Technology | 7 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, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
1999 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G |
Unknown | Unknown |