i9-7980XE vs Ryzen 9 3900

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3900
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
20.12
+2.3%

Ryzen 9 3900 outperforms Core i9-7980XE by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-7980XE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking288304
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation21.282.90
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop)Intel Core i9
Power efficiency28.2310.86
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date24 September 2019 (5 years ago)30 May 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499$1,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 3900 has 634% better value for money than i9-7980XE.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-7980XE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads2436
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache768 KB1.125 MB
L2 cache6 MB18 MB
L3 cache64 MB24.75 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data94 °C
Number of transistors7,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-7980XE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketAM4FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-7980XE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-7980XE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-7980XE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-7980XE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-7980XE.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2444

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 3900 20.12
+2.3%
i9-7980XE 19.66

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 3900 30796
+2.3%
i9-7980XE 30094

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 9 3900 1678
+16.2%
i9-7980XE 1444

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 9 3900 9574
i9-7980XE 11241
+17.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.12 19.66
Recency 24 September 2019 30 May 2017
Physical cores 12 18
Threads 24 36
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 165 Watt

Ryzen 9 3900 has a 2.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

i9-7980XE, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-7980XE.


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