AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Intel Core i9-9900KF

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X – 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
The Intel Core i9-9900KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group Intel Core i 9000
3 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Name Intel Core i9-9900KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-9900KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
64 Threads 16
32x Cores 8x
32 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-9900KF does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 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 2 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC No
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 95 W watts.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-9900KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2019
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
1969 $ Release price 600 $
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
128.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket LGA 1151-2
16.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
44502
44502
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
12812
12812

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
33106
33106
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
11095
11095

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
17105
17105
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4995
4995

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
14637
14637
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8182
8182

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
7398
7398
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2245
2245

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1724
1724
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1650
1650

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1324
1324
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1294
1294

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
710
710
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
171
171

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
165.4
165.4
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
44.5
44.5