Athlon 64 TF-20 vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.90
+11713%
Athlon 64 TF-20
2009
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.16

Core i9-7980XE outperforms Athlon 64 TF-20 by a whopping 11713% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Athlon 64 TF-20 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3163300
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.99no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Athlon 64
Power efficiency10.840.61
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Sherman (2009)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)1 May 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and Athlon 64 TF-20 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads361
Base clock speed2.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s667 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)0.1 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature94 °C95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Athlon 64 TF-20 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
SocketFCLGA2066S1g1
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Athlon 64 TF-20. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, AMD64, Enhanced Virus Protection
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7980XE and Athlon 64 TF-20 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7980XE and Athlon 64 TF-20 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and Athlon 64 TF-20. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Athlon 64 TF-20.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes44no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.90 0.16
Recency 1 September 2017 1 May 2009
Physical cores 18 1
Threads 36 1
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 25 Watt

i9-7980XE has a 11712.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 1700% more physical cores and 3500% more threads, and a 364.3% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon 64 TF-20, on the other hand, has 560% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 TF-20 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7980XE is a desktop processor while Athlon 64 TF-20 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7980XE and Athlon 64 TF-20, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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