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AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970X vs Intel Core i9 9900

AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970X Cpu
Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
Intel Core i9 9900
Editiorial reviews
10
4.4 out of 5
3 user ratings
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66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
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3 editorial reviews
A new price cut helps consolidate the Intel Core i9-9900K as the go-to powerhouse processor for gaming and creative tasksRead more
The Intel Core i9-9900KS adds a booster rocket to one of the fastest gaming processors out there, but at a cost that most gamers don't need to pay to get the most out of their machines.Read more
More cores, higher frequencies, and performance-boosting Solder TIM place the Core i9-9900K ahead of the pack. Just be prepared to pay for it.Read more
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User rating
39
4.3 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
15 %
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4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
19 %
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Full Comparison

General

AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970XAMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970X
Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
Processor socketsTRX4LGA 1151

Processor

AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970XAMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970X
Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
Clock speed3.7 GHz3.1 GHz
Max turbo speed4.5 GHz5.0 GHz
Number of cores328
Number of threads6416
Thermal Design Power (TDP)280.0 W65.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in

Integrated Graphics

AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970XAMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970X
Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
TypeNot availableIntel UHD Graphics 630

Memory

AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970XAMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970X
Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
Cache128 MB16 MB

Thermals

AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970XAMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970X
Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
Thermal specification154.4 °F212.0 °F

Features

AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970XAMD Ryzen ThreadRipper 3970X
Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes8816

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