amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 5800
intel
Brand18/36
Cores/Threads2.6GHz
Base Clock165W
TDPIntel Core i9-7980XE
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
$ • Jan 2021
Intel Core i9-7980XE
$1999 • Aug 2017
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5800 | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 18 |
| Threads | 16 | 36 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 34 X | 26 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 165 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 24.75 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Core i9 Extreme (X-Series 7th Gen) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 2066 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | 484 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 4150 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 94°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-7980XE
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
AMD • 8/16 • 3.4GHz
Intel Core i9-7980XE
INTEL • 18/36 • 2.6GHz
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