Intel Core i9-9980HK | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-9980HK and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-9980HK 8 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 9000H (11) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
9 | Generation | 3 |
Coffee Lake H Refresh | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Intel Core i9-10980HK | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9980HK is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (5.00 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
8 | Cores | 32 |
16 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
5.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 | -- |
1.25 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 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-9980HK, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 i9-9980HK | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
LPDDR3-2133, 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 Intel Core i9-9980HK has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 i9-9980HK | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9980HK has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at 144.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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 | 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 |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
580 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.25 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Acer ConceptD 9 Acer Predator Helios 700 Acer Predator Triton 900 Alienware m17 Aorus 17 Apple MacBook 15.4 (2019) Apple MacBook 16 (2019) Asus G703GX Asus ProArt StudioBook One Asus ROG Mothership Asus ZenBook Pro Duo Dell XPS 15 7590 Gigabyte Aero 17 |
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