Ryzen Embedded V1756B vs i9-7960X
Aggregate performance score
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 ranking | 324 | 1189 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 3.16 | no data |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
Series | Intel Core i9 | AMD Ryzen Embedded |
Power efficiency | 10.44 | 10.86 |
Architecture codename | Skylake (server) (2017−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
Release date | 30 May 2017 (7 years ago) | 21 February 2018 (6 years ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $1,699 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
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 cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
Threads | 32 | 8 |
Base clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 3.25 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 4.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Bus type | DMI 3.0 | no data |
Bus rate | 4 × 8 GT/s | no data |
Multiplier | no data | 32.5 |
L1 cache | 1 MB | 128K (per core) |
L2 cache | 16 MB | 512K (per core) |
L3 cache | 22 MB (shared) | 2 MB (shared) |
Chip lithography | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Die size | 484 mm2 | 210 mm2 |
Maximum core temperature | 98 °C | no data |
Number of transistors | no data | 4,950 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
Socket | FCLGA2066 | FP5 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 165 Watt | 45 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 extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 | no data |
AES-NI | + | + |
AVX | + | + |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 | no data |
Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
TSX | + | - |
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | + | no data |
Precision Boost 2 | no 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 types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4 Dual-channel |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 32 GB |
Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 85.33 GB/s | 51.196 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | N/A | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B.
PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
PCI Express lanes | 44 | no 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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 18.90 | 5.36 |
Recency | 30 May 2017 | 21 February 2018 |
Physical cores | 16 | 4 |
Threads | 32 | 8 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 165 Watt | 45 Watt |
i9-7960X has a 252.6% 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 8 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.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Embedded V1756B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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