Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs i9-7920X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
14.89
+40.6%
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
10.59

Core i9-7920X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1900X by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7920X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking476740
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.314.01
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency10.078.02
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date10 September 2017 (7 years ago)31 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,199$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 21% better value for money than i9-7920X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7920X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data38
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2213 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data9,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7920X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 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 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7920X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. 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

Security technologies

Core i9-7920X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7920X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 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 i9-7920X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7920X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4460

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.

i9-7920X 14.89
+40.6%
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 10.59

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.

i9-7920X 23653
+40.6%
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 16820

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.

i9-7920X 1374
+15.6%
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 1189

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.

i9-7920X 9219
+56.5%
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5890

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.89 10.59
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 125 Watt

i9-7920X has a 40.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, on the other hand, has 12% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X in performance tests.


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