AMD EPYC 9454P vs Intel Core i9-9920X

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AMD EPYC 9454P or AMD EPYC 9454P – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD EPYC 9454P features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9454P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
The Intel Core i9-9920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 9454P Name Intel Core i9-9920X
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i9
4 Generation 9
AMD EPYC 9004 Group Intel Core i 9000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 9454P has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9454P is 2.75 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-9920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.75 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
96 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
48 CPU Cores 12
48x Zen 4 Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 9454P does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-9920X does not have integrated graphics.
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
12 Memory channels 4
6.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
461.0 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 290 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
300 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 92 °C
290 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
240 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 9454P is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-9920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2018
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48.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Genoa (Zen 4) Architecture Skylake X Refresh
5 nm Technology 14 nm
SP5 Socket LGA 2066
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
4598 $ Release price 1189 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
256.0 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB