Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs i9-13980HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13980HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
29.68
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+110%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Core i9-13980HX by a whopping 110% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14314
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.88
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency51.0716.81
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$668$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads3264
Base clock speed2.2 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size257 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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
SocketFCBGA1964sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2048

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.

i9-13980HX 29.68
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+110%

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.

i9-13980HX 47153
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+109%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.68 62.18
Recency 4 January 2023 19 October 2023
Physical cores 24 32
Threads 32 64
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 350 Watt

i9-13980HX has 536.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 109.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13980HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-13980HX is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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