i9-9920X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
88.50
+438%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX outperforms Core i9-9920X by a whopping 438% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Core i9-9920X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2418
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.055.36
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i9
Power efficiency23.069.09
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)8 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,349$1,189

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has 13% better value for money than i9-9920X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Core i9-9920X 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads12824
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache64 KB (per core)768 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)12 MB
L3 cache256 MB (shared)19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm14 nm
Die size8x 71 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data92 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors52,560 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Core i9-9920X 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)
SocketsTR5FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Core i9-9920X. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Core i9-9920X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Core i9-9920X 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 PRO 7985WX and Core i9-9920X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4-2666
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 cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Core i9-9920X.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes12844

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 PRO 7985WX 88.50
+438%
i9-9920X 16.44

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 PRO 7985WX 135433
+438%
i9-9920X 25163

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 88.50 16.44
Recency 19 October 2023 8 October 2018
Physical cores 64 12
Threads 128 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 165 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has a 438.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

i9-9920X, on the other hand, has 112.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9920X in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-9920X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Core i9-9920X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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