Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs i7-980X EE
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 1920 outperforms Core i7-980X EE by a whopping 262% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1708 | 683 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Core i7 (Desktop) | no data |
| Power efficiency | no data | 9.59 |
| Designer | Intel | AMD |
| Manufacturer | no data | GlobalFoundries |
| Architecture codename | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| Release date | no data | 29 July 2017 (8 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 12 (Dodeca-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 24 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Bus rate | 6400 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 96K (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 32 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | no data | 213 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | no data | 9,600 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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 configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | LGA-1366 | SP3r2 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 1.5 MB + 12 MB | 140 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 1920. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 1920. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4 Quad-channel |
Synthetic benchmarks
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.
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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.46 | 12.51 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 24 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 1 Watt | 140 Watt |
i7-980X EE has 13900% lower power consumption.
Ryzen Threadripper 1920, on the other hand, has a 261.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i7-980X EE in performance tests.
Other comparisons
We've compiled a selection of CPU comparisons, ranging from closely matched processors to other comparisons that may be of interest.
