i9-13980HX vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
34.55
+16.4%
Core i9-13980HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
29.68

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms Core i9-13980HX by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking108143
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.53no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency11.6851.07
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date7 November 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$668

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads4832
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache1536 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors23540 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX 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
SocketTR4FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX 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 3960X and Core i9-13980HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size256 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-1.65 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 3960X 34.55
+16.4%
i9-13980HX 29.68

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 3960X 54875
+16.4%
i9-13980HX 47153

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.55 29.68
Recency 7 November 2019 4 January 2023
Threads 48 32
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 55 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a 16.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more threads.

i9-13980HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 409.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13980HX in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a desktop processor while Core i9-13980HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i9-13980HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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