Ryzen 9 7900X vs i7-3910K

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3910K and Ryzen 9 7900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated123
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiencyno data18.11
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date24 July 2013 (11 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3910K and Ryzen 9 7900X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed3 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size435 mm22x 70 (CCD) mm2 + 122 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C47 °C
Number of transistors2,270 millionCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3910K and Ryzen 9 7900X 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
Socket2011AM5
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3910K and Ryzen 9 7900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data5 nm (CCD), 6 nm (I/O) nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3910K and Ryzen 9 7900X 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 i7-3910K and Ryzen 9 7900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3910K and Ryzen 9 7900X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Pros & cons summary


Recency 24 July 2013 27 September 2022
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 170 Watt

i7-3910K has 30.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7900X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

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