i7-980X EE vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.54
+279%
Core i7-980X EE
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
3.84

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms Core i7-980X EE by a whopping 279% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-980X EE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4981469
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.60no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperCore i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency7.642.80
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Gulftown (2010−2011)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-980X EE 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed3.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s6400 MHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)no data
L3 cache32 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Number of transistors9,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-980X EE 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)no data
SocketSP3r2LGA-1366
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-980X EE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-980X EE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-980X EE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelno data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-980X EE.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes60no 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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 14.54
+279%
i7-980X EE 3.84

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 23093
+279%
i7-980X EE 6096

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.54 3.84
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has a 278.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i7-980X EE, on the other hand, has 38.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-980X EE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-980X EE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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