Intel Core i9-7920X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Processor comparisons 23-03-2021

   If you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i9-7920X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and decide which is better for games or simple use for rendering, video editing, programming, machine learning, streaming. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or many benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as MATLAB, Gears 5, Prime95, VeraCrypt, 3DMark, PCMark 10, Furmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender, GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, PassMark, Blender, RealBench, SuperPi, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, 7zip, AIDA64, Handbrake, UserBenchmark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X or Intel Core i9-7920X.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i9-7920X

57%

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

57%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-7920X

57%

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

57%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final 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	102.0	100.5
Valorant	115.9	114.2
Cyberpunk 2077	64.9	63.9
Apex Legends	108.9	107.3
Call of Duty Warzone	86.9	85.6
Overwatch	93.9	92.5
Red Dead Redemption 2	80.0	78.8
DOOM Eternal	57.9	57.1
Warzone	90.4	89.1
Assassin's Creed	97.4	95.9
Valheim	96.2	94.8

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: 2K, FullHD or 4K. 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

Core i9-7920X

28%

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

20%

To make a final decision 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 i9-7920X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X since it has less power consumption: 140W vs. 180W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, streaming, programming, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i9-7920X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	188	173
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2438	2433
Cinbench 20 Single-core	532	406
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6318	5326
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1400	900
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	17104	16353

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

	Intel Core i9-7920X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Single-Core	2458	2316
Multi-Core	23494	23152

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

	Intel Core i9-7920X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Single-Core	1206	1085
Multi-Core	13717	12245

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. 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 even in new games. The savings are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i9-7920X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Announcement date	April 01, 2017	April 01, 2017
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA2066	sTR4
Core name	Skylake	Whitehaven
Architecture	x86	Zen
Generation	10	1
Turbo Frequency	4.3 MHz	4 MHz
Frequency	2.9 MHz	3.5 MHz
Cores	12	12
Threads	24	24
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	7800 millions	11600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	140 W	180 W
Memory type	DDR4-2666	DDR4
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		2667
Memory bandwidth	85 GB/s
L1 cache		1.125MB
L2 cache		6MB
L3 cache	16.5 MB	32MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		YD192XA8UC9AE YD192XA8AEWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is 17% better than Core i9-7920X in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-7920X is better: 27
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is better: 7
However, it should be understood that all the number in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i9-7920X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X before making a decision which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i9-7920X - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-7920X specs and review.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X specs and review.