Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.90
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+108%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i9-7980XE by a whopping 108% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31668
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.9856.78
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency10.8431.03
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 1805% better value for money than i9-7980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3632
Base clock speed2.6 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s64K (per core)
L1 cache1.125 MB1024 KB
L2 cache18 MB16 MB
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size484 mm271+71+122 mm
Maximum core temperature94 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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
SocketFCLGA2066AM5
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-51286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
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 i9-7980XE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 i9-7980XE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4424

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.

i9-7980XE 18.90
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 39.35
+108%

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.

i9-7980XE 30021
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62509
+108%

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.

i9-7980XE 1445
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2929
+103%

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.

i9-7980XE 11242
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 19681
+75.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.90 39.35
Recency 30 May 2017 4 January 2023
Physical cores 18 16
Threads 36 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 120 Watt

i9-7980XE has 12.5% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D, on the other hand, has a 108.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 37.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7980XE in performance tests.


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