AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Intel Core i9-7900X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X – 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 Threadripper 1950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The Intel Core i9-7900X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7900X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Group Intel Core i 7000X
1 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X Name Intel Core i9-7900X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-7900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7900X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
32 Threads 20
16x Cores 10x
16 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-7900X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 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 140 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-7900X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 14.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2017
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
999 $ Release price 989 $
Whitehaven (Zen) Architecture Skylake X
32.0 MB L3-Cache 14.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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TR4 (SP3r2) Socket LGA 2066
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
60292
60292
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
41255
41255

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
18780
18780
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
14998
14998

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
11370
11370
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
10199
10199

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
9120
9120
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
8710
8710

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
6731
6731
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
5286
5286

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
2986
2986
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
2194
2194

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1410
1410
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1201
1201

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1222
1222
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1035
1035

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
137.7
137.7
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
124
124