AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Intel Core i9-7980XE

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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 i9-7980XE features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7980XE, 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 i9-7980XE
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 i9-7980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7980XE is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
32 Threads 36
16x Cores 18x
16 CPU Cores 18
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-7980XE does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 165 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 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 i9-7980XE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2017
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 1999 $
Whitehaven (Zen) Architecture Skylake X
32.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 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)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
64908
64908
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
60292
60292

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
28196
28196
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
18780
18780

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
16495
16495
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
11370
11370

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
15470
15470
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
15286
15286

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
11708
11708
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
8710
8710

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
10563
10563
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
8719
8719

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
7671
7671
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
6731
6731

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
3455
3455
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
2986
2986

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
1394
1394
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1201
1201

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
1281
1281
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1035
1035

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
124
124
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
77
77