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Intel Core i9-9900K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9900K 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 i9-9900K has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9900K was released in Q4/2018. 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 | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
Intel Core i 9000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 |
9 | Generation | 3 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Intel Core i9-10900K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9900K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900K is 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at --. |
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8 | Cores | 32 |
16 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
5.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | |
9.5 | GPU Generation | |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | |
192 | Shader | |
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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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 & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9900K can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | 16.00 MB | |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-9900K is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
119 W @ 28 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9900K is manufactured in 14 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 144.00 MB cache. |
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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 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
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 | Q4/2019 |
650 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9900K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Memory PC Intel i9-9900K Multimedia Office PC Intel Core i9 9900K Corsair ONE i160 Kompakter Gaming-PC Intel Core i9-9900K |
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