i9-11900T vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
17.39
+45.9%
Core i9-11900T
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
11.92

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X outperforms Core i9-11900T by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking358647
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.91no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency9.1432.23
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache32 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors9,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T 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
SocketSP3r2FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memory-64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.3 GHz
Execution Units-32
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support-+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core i9-11900T.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes6020

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 1950X 17.39
+45.9%
i9-11900T 11.92

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 1950X 27623
+45.9%
i9-11900T 18929

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 1187
i9-11900T 2081
+75.3%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 8085
+3.6%
i9-11900T 7804

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.39 11.92
Recency 10 August 2017 16 March 2021
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 35 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 45.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i9-11900T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 414.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-11900T in performance tests.


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