Ryzen Threadripper 1955 vs i7-980X EE
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Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1748 | not rated |
| 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 | 1.13 | no data |
| Designer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture codename | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| Release date | no data | no data |
Detailed specifications
Basic parameters of Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 1955: 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) | 10 (Deca-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Bus rate | 6400 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 32768 KB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 1955 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) | 130 Watt | 125 Watt |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 1955 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 1955. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4 |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 6 | 10 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 125 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 1955 has 67% more physical cores, a 129% more advanced lithography process, and 4% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Intel Core i7-980X EE and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1955. We've got no test results to judge.
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