Intel Core i9-9820X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9820X or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - 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 i9-9820X has 10 cores with 20 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 i9-9820X was released in Q4/2018. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was released in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
9 | Generation | 6 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9820X is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.20 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
10 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 4.50 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.70 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 5.20 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 Graphics (Raphael) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 Graphics (Raphael) |
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 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9820X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-9820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
17.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-9820X has a TDP of 165 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 170 W. |
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Intel Core i9-9820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 230 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9820X has a 17.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X cache has a total of 80.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-9820X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
14 nm | Technology | 5 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,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
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 |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
889 $ | Release price | 699 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9820X
3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
38,657 CB R23 MC @ 197 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9820X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
Unknown | Unknown |