Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs i9-10900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.14
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.54
+2.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms Core i9-10900X by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking519498
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data4.60
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency8.117.64
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)13 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHz4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache64K (per core)1.125 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)6 MB
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066SP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. 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
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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 i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size256 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4860

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.

i9-10900X 14.14
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 14.54
+2.8%

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.

i9-10900X 22460
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 23093
+2.8%

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.

i9-10900X 1586
+33.4%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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.

i9-10900X 9615
+33.8%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 7185

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.14 14.54
Recency 19 October 2019 13 July 2017
Physical cores 10 12
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 180 Watt

i9-10900X has an age advantage of 2 years, and 9.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X, on the other hand, has a 2.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 20% more physical cores and 20% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X.


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