Intel Core i9-9900KS VS AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Comparison of processors: Intel Core i9 9900KS with 8 cores 5GHz and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X with 32 cores 4.5GHz. Here you will find which processor is better in benchmarks, key specifications, consumption and much more.

Key Differences
Intel Core i9-9900KS: Advantages
  • Lower energy consumption
  • Lower price
  • Higher turbo frequency
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X: Advantages
  • Higher number of cores (8 vs 32)
  • Higher number of threads (16 vs 64)
  • Newer PCIE version (3 vs 4)
  • More PCIE lines (16 vs 64)
  • More single-core power
  • More multi-core power
Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 Single Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS -
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X -

Cinebench R23 Single Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS 1272
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X +3%1308

Cinebench R20 Single Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS +2%518
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 509

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS +15%1678
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1463

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS +6%1391
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1309

Passmark Single Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS +13%3029
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 2674

Cinebench 2024 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS -
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X -

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS 12615
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X +177%34932

Cinebench R20 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS 5226
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X +227%17105

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS 8751
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X +39%12202

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS 9636
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X +132%22365

Passmark Multi Core

Intel Core i9-9900KS 19417
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X -
Intel Core i9-9900KS
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
General Parameters
Q4 2019Release DateQ4 2019
IntelManufacturerAMD
DesktopTypeDesktop
x86-64Instruction Setx86-64
Coffee LakeCore ArchitectureZen2
Intel Core i9-9900KSProcessor NumberAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
LGA-1151SocketsTRX4
NoIntegrated GraphicsNo
Package
14nmFabrication Process7nm
LGA-1151SocketsTRX4
127 WEnergy Consumption280 W
0 WMax Turbo Consumption0 W
100°CPeak Operating68°C
CPU Performance
8Main Cores32
0Main Threads0
-Main Cores Base Freq.-
5GHzMain Cores Turbo Freq.4.5GHz
Efficient Cores
0Efficient Threads0
Base Frequency Secondary Cores
Turbo Frequency Secondary Cores
8Total Cores32
16Total Threads64
100MHzBus Frequency100MHz
40xMultiplier37x
64K per coreL1 Cache64K per core
256K per coreL2 Cache512K per core
16MB sharedL3 Cache128MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
Memory Parameters
DDR4-2666Memory TypeDDR4-3200
128GBMax Memory256GB
2Max. Memory Channels4
41.6GB/sBandwidth95.37GB/s
NoECC Memory SupportYes
Graphics Card Parameters
YesIntegrated GraphicsNo
350MHzGPU Base Frequency
1200MHzDynamic Max GPU Frequency
192Shaders0
24Texture Units0
3ROP Units0
24Execution Units0
15WEnergy Consumption
Miscellaneous
3PCIE Version4
16PCIE Lines64