Intel Core i9-8950HK | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-8950HK and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-8950HK 6 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Core i 8000H (6) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) |
8 | Generation | 4 |
Coffee Lake H | Architecture | Chagall (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-8950HK is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (4.80 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX clocks with 4.10 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX |
6 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 4.10 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.30 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-8950HK, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX |
LPDDR3-2133, DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-8950HK has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-8950HK has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is at 70.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX |
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 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 1440 | Socket | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
750 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX |
Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2018) | Unknown |