intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-10900KF
amd
Brand32/64
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Intel Core i9-10900KF
Intel Core i9-10900KF
$ • Apr 2020
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
$2499 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-10900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 32 |
| Threads | 20 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 40 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 350 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 20.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Comet Lake) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 5nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1200 | amd socket str5 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | N/A | 4 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 48 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 26280 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-10900KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-10900KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-10900KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-10900KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i9-10900KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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
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Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10900KF
INTEL • 10/20 • 3.7GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
AMD • 32/64 • 4GHz
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