AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Intel Core i9-10980XE

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the detailed tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Intel Core i9-10980XE and understand which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, streaming, programming, rendering, video editing. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or various benchmarks. A thorough review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like Furmark, 7zip, Prime95, GeekBench 6, 5.2, UserBenchmark, Gears 5, PCMark 10, MATLAB, Dolphin Emulator, PassMark, SuperPi, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Handbrake, VeraCrypt, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), RealBench, DaVinci Resolve Studio, WPrime, AIDA64, 3DMark, Blender, Blender.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Cyberpunk 2077
Valheim
Overwatch
Rainbow Six Siege
DOOM: Eternal
Apex Legends
Grand Theft Auto V
Last Man Standing
Fallout 76
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Halo Infinite
Borderlands 3
Red Dead Redemption 2
Death Stranding
Watch Dogs Legion
Valorant
Fortnite
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-10980XE or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

57%

Core i9-10980XE

60%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-10980XE is 5% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

57%

Core i9-10980XE

61%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Forza Horizon 4, DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends (LOL), Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20, Horizon Zero Dawn, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Half-Life: Alyx, Hitman 3, Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.5	108.7
Valorant	114.2	123.5
Cyberpunk 2077	63.9	69.2
Apex Legends	107.3	116.1
Call of Duty Warzone	85.6	92.6
Overwatch	92.5	100.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	78.8	85.2
DOOM Eternal	57.1	61.8
Warzone	89.1	96.3
Assassin's Creed	95.9	103.7
Valheim	94.8	102.5

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

20%

Core i9-10980XE

28%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-10980XE is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X as it consumes less power: 180W vs. 165W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, streaming, programming, video editing or video rendering, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X	Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinbench 15 Single-core	176	211
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2584	3800
Cinbench 20 Single-core	439	480
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5843	8848
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1003	1191
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18215	24309

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X	Intel Core i9-10980XE
Single-Core	2481	2626
Multi-Core	25788	34005

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X	Intel Core i9-10980XE
Single-Core	1103	1417
Multi-Core	12232	20280

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X	Intel Core i9-10980XE
Announcement date	October 02, 2018	October 01, 2019
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sTR4	FCLGA2066
Core name	Colfax	Cascade Lake
Architecture	Zen+	x86
Generation	2	10
Turbo Frequency	4.3 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	12	18
Threads	24	36
Bus rate		8 GT/s DMI3
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	9200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	180 W	165 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory		256 Gb
Memory Frequency	2933
Memory bandwidth		94 GB/s
L1 cache	1.125MB
L2 cache	6MB
L3 cache	32MB	24.75 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD292XA8UC9AF YD292XA8AFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is 14% better than Core i9-10980XE in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-10980XE has 6 more core than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-10980XE is better: 30
However, it should be understood that all the number in the text above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the opinion of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Intel Core i9-10980XE before making a selection which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X specs and review.

• Intel Core i9-10980XE specs and review.