Intel Core i9-9980XE vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48

Intel Core i9-9980XE or AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 - 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 i9-9980XE has 18 cores with 36 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9980XE was released in Q4/2018.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 was released in Q3/2022.

The Intel Core i9-9980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9980XE is 3.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is at 3.30 GHz (3.80 GHz).

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The Intel Core i9-9980XE or AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 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.

A 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.

The Intel Core i9-9980XE can use up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-9980XE is 165 W, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core i9-9980XE is manufactured in 14 nm and has 25.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is manufactured in 6 nm and has a 20.00 MB cache.