AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Intel Core i9-10980XE

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a choice after reading the detailed tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Intel Core i9-10980XE and understand which is better for games or normal use for machine learning, streaming, video editing, rendering, programming. Here is all information from different benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A careful review of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip, Blender, AIDA64, SuperPi, WPrime, Handbrake, VeraCrypt, RealBench, PCMark 10, Prime95, Blender, Dolphin Emulator, DaVinci Resolve Studio, GeekBench 6, 5.2, PassMark, 3DMark, Gears 5, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Furmark, MATLAB, UserBenchmark.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

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

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-10980XE or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.

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 2970WX

58%

Core i9-10980XE

60%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-10980XE is 3% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

57%

Core i9-10980XE

61%

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.8	108.7
Valorant	114.5	123.5
Cyberpunk 2077	64.1	69.2
Apex Legends	107.7	116.1
Call of Duty Warzone	85.9	92.6
Overwatch	92.8	100.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.0	85.2
DOOM Eternal	57.3	61.8
Warzone	89.3	96.3
Assassin's Creed	96.2	103.7
Valheim	95.1	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 computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So 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 get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

14%

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 2970WX since it has less power consumption: 250W vs. 165W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. 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

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, video rendering or video editing, machine learning, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit 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 2970WX	Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinbench 15 Single-core	173	211
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4324	3800
Cinbench 20 Single-core	431	480
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	10008	8848
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1098	1191
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	20987	24309

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	Intel Core i9-10980XE
Single-Core	2290	2626
Multi-Core	28963	34005

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	Intel Core i9-10980XE
Single-Core	1082	1417
Multi-Core	12545	20280

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, 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. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce 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 2970WX	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	4.2 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	3 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	24	18
Threads	48	36
Bus rate		8 GT/s DMI3
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	9200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	250 W	165 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory		256 Gb
Memory Frequency	2933
Memory bandwidth		94 GB/s
L1 cache	2.25MB
L2 cache	12MB
L3 cache	64MB	24.75 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD297XAZUHCAF YD297XAZAFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 6 more core than Core i9-10980XE. 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 2970WX is better: 10
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-10980XE is better: 26
However, it should be realized that all the number in the table above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Intel Core i9-10980XE before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX specs and review.

• Intel Core i9-10980XE specs and review.