Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs i9-9920X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 165 Watt
15.84
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85
+0.1%

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking430429
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency9.09100.00
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,189no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache768 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size484 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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 i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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 780M ( - 2700 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-9920X 15.84
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.85
+0.1%

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.

i9-9920X 25163
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25182
+0.1%

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.

i9-9920X 1426
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2190
+53.6%

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.

i9-9920X 9638
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 9676
+0.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.84 15.85
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 15 Watt

i9-9920X has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has a 0.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 1000% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

Note that Core i9-9920X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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