Ryzen Embedded V1756B vs i9-7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7960X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
18.16
+253%
Ryzen Embedded V1756B
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
5.14

Core i9-7960X outperforms Ryzen Embedded V1756B by a whopping 253% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3291197
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.16no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency10.4210.81
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)21 February 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.25 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data32.5
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2210 mm2
Maximum core temperature98 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B 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)
SocketFCLGA2066FP5
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B. 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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B 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 i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes44no 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.

i9-7960X 18.16
+253%
Ryzen Embedded V1756B 5.14

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.

i9-7960X 28849
+253%
Ryzen Embedded V1756B 8172

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.16 5.14
Recency 1 September 2017 21 February 2018
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 8
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-7960X has a 253.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 months, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded V1756B in performance tests.


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