AMD EPYC 9634 vs Intel Core i7-980X

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AMD EPYC 9634 or AMD EPYC 9634 – 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 9634 features 84 processor cores and has the capability to manage 168 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9634, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
The Intel Core i7-980X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-980X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
AMD EPYC 9634 Name Intel Core i7-980X
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
AMD EPYC 9004 Group Intel Core i7 900
4 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 9634 has 84 CPU cores and can calculate 168 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9634 is 2.25 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-980X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-980X is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
168 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2.25 GHz Frequency 3.33 GHz
84x Zen 4 Cores 6x
No Overclocking Yes
84 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 9634 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-980X 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 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
461.0 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1066
6.0 TB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
Yes ECC No
12 Memory channels 3
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

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 130 W watts.
290 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
240 W TDP down None
300 W TDP up None
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Technical details

The AMD EPYC 9634 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 384.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-980X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SP5 Socket LGA 1366
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q4/2022 Release date Q1/2010
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
5 nm Technology 32 nm
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
10304 $ Release price 1059 $
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
384.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
84.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Genoa (Zen 4) Architecture Gulftown
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2