Intel Core i9-9920X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-9920X or Intel Core i9-9920X – 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 i9-9920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-9920X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i 9000X Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9920X is 3.5 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 2920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
24 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 12
12x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9920X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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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-- JPEG --
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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 42.7 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
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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.
92 °C Tjunction max --
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9920X 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 19.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q3/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 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 Refresh Architecture Colfax (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
LGA 2066 Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
1189 $ Release price 649 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
19.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
12763
12763
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10411
10411

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10211
10211
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
8148
8148

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
5843
5843
Intel Core i9-9920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
5179
5179

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2584
2584
Intel Core i9-9920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2245
2245

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1459
1459
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1229
1229

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
148
148
Intel Core i9-9920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
138
138