AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs Intel Core i5-750S

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X or AMD Ryzen 9 3900X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-750S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-750S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Name Intel Core i5-750S
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i5 700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-750S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-750S is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
24 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
12 CPU Cores 4
12x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-750S does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 82 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max --
142 W TDP (PL2) None
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 82 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-750S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2010
-- Part Number --
6.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Lynnfield
7 nm Technology 45 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1156
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
485 $ Release price 279 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
32755
32755
Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2325
2325

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1522
1522

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1300
1300
Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
539
539

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X and Intel Core i5-750S in leaderboards