Intel Core i9-7980XE | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7980XE or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - 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 2970WX has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 | -- |
Intel Core i9-9980XE | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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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 2970WX has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
18 | Cores | 24 |
36 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7980XE supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX can connect up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
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 | 12.00 MB |
25.00 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 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 2970WX is 250 W. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 250 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7980XE has a 25.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX cache has a total of 76.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
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 |
1999 $ | Release price | 1299 $ |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Unknown | Unknown |