Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs i7-7820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
10.80
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
15.97
+47.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X outperforms Core i7-7820X by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820X and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking724424
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.449.59
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency7.308.39
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)3 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 179% better value for money than i7-7820X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820X and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3635
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache11 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Maximum core temperature99 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820X and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066SP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-7820X and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s93.867 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no data

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.

i7-7820X 10.80
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 15.97
+47.9%

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.

i7-7820X 17163
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 25365
+47.8%

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.

i7-7820X 1426
+11.7%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 1277

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.

i7-7820X 7862
+6%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 7418

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.80 15.97
Recency 26 June 2017 3 October 2018
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 180 Watt

i7-7820X has 28.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, on the other hand, has a 47.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7820X in performance tests.


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