i9-9980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
13.90
Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
+31.9%

Core i9-9980XE outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1950 by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Core i9-9980XE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking535329
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data3.95
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i9
Power efficiency7.3110.52
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date29 July 2017 (7 years ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,979

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Core i9-9980XE 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads3236
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data30
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB24.75 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data84 °C
Number of transistors9,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Core i9-9980XE 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSP3r2FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Core i9-9980XE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Core i9-9980XE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Core i9-9980XE are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Core i9-9980XE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Core i9-9980XE.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data44

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 13.90
i9-9980XE 18.34
+31.9%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 22077
i9-9980XE 29127
+31.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.90 18.34
Recency 29 July 2017 19 October 2018
Physical cores 16 18
Threads 32 36
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 165 Watt

i9-9980XE has a 31.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 12.5% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads, and 9.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Core i9-9980XE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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