Ryzen AI 9 365 vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.93
+5.5%
Ryzen AI 9 365
2024
10 cores / 20 threads, 28 Watt
17.95

Core i9-7980XE outperforms Ryzen AI 9 365 by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen AI 9 365 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking310339
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.8660.67
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Strix Point (2024)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)July 2024 (recently)
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 Ryzen AI 9 365 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads3620
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature94 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen AI 9 365 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
SocketFCLGA2066FP8
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen AI 9 365. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512USB 4, XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS), SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
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 AI 9 365 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 AI 9 365 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 AI 9 365. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
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/AAMD Radeon 880M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen AI 9 365.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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 18.93
+5.5%
Ryzen AI 9 365 17.95

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 30070
+5.4%
Ryzen AI 9 365 28518

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.93 17.95
Physical cores 18 10
Threads 36 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 28 Watt

i9-7980XE has a 5.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 80% more physical cores and 80% more threads.

Ryzen AI 9 365, on the other hand, has a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 489.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen AI 9 365.

Note that Core i9-7980XE is a desktop processor while Ryzen AI 9 365 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen AI 9 365, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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