i9-9990XE vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
16.63
Core i9-9990XE
2019
14 cores / 28 threads, 255 Watt
19.71
+18.5%

Core i9-9990XE outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2920X by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i9-9990XE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking410300
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.973.18
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i9
Power efficiency8.427.05
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date3 October 2018 (6 years ago)3 January 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$649$2,800

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 214% better value for money than i9-9990XE.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i9-9990XE 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2428
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3540
L1 cache96K (per core)896 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)14 MB
L3 cache32 MB19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i9-9990XE 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSP3r22066
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt255 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i9-9990XE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i9-9990XE 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 2920X and Core i9-9990XE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core i9-9990XE.

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 2920X 16.63
i9-9990XE 19.71
+18.5%

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 2920X 25444
i9-9990XE 30162
+18.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.63 19.71
Recency 3 October 2018 3 January 2019
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 24 28
Chip lithography 12 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 255 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has a 16.7% more advanced lithography process, and 41.7% lower power consumption.

i9-9990XE, on the other hand, has a 18.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 months, and 16.7% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads.

The Core i9-9990XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in performance tests.


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