Intel Core i7-7820X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7820X or Intel Core i7-7820X – 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 Intel Core i7-7820X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7820X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 1900X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7820X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000X Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7820X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
16 Threads 16
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7820X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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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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-- AV1 --
 
 

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.
4 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 180 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7820X 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 11.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2017 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Skylake X Architecture Whitehaven (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
650 $ Release price 549 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
11.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
35487
35487
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
32751
32751

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8123
8123
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5703
5703

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5155
5155
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
3678
3678

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1887
1887
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1709
1709

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1513
1513
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1136
1136

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
215.1
215.1
Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
212
212