Intel Core i9-7900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Segment
  Desktop / Server Desktop / Server
• Family
  Intel Core i9 AMD Ryzen 9
• Generation
  7 6
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 7000X AMD Ryzen 7000
• Predecessor
  -- AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Frequency
  3.30 GHz 4.70 GHz
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes
• Core architecture
  normal normal

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  no iGPU AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
• GPU frequency
  0.40 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo 2.20 GHz
• Execution units
  2
• Shader
  128
• Max. GPU Memory
  -- 8 GB
• Max. displays
  3
• Generation
  9
• Technology
  5 nm
• Release date
  Q3/2022

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  No Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  No Decode / Encode
• h264
  No Decode / Encode
• VP9
  No Decode / Encode
• VP8
  No Decode / Encode
• AV1
  No No
• AVC
  No Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  No Decode
• JPEG
  No Decode / Encode

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core i9-7900X. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR4-2666 DDR5-5200
• Max. Memory
  128 GB
• ECC
  No Yes
• Memory channels
  4 2 (Dual Channel)

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i9-7900X and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  140 W 170 W
• TDP (PL2)
  -- 230 W
• Tjunction max.
  -- 95 °C

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i9-7900X and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d AMD-V, SVM
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
• L2-Cache
  -- 12.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  14.00 MB 64.00 MB
• Architecture
  Skylake X Raphael (Zen 4)
• Technology
  14 nm 5 nm
• Socket
  LGA 2066 AM5 (LGA 1718)
• Release date
  Q2/2017 Q4/2022
• Part Number
  -- 100-100000589WOF