CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: Gaming Desktop Processor

The Ryzen 9 with highly desired processors, the focus of all the reviews today, because they bring the performance of the large workstations of a few years ago. Now having a processor with more than 20 threads is relatively inexpensive, it can be achieved with domestic material and it is also achieved with surprising levels of performance that improve the experience of both the creator, the player, the programmer, or any other type of user.

In this generation, the Ryzen 9 5900X model with 12 cores and 24 threads from AMD maintains its dual CCD design, without the need for CCX within the CCDs, using only six cores per CCD connected to an IOD through the AMD Infinity Fabric interface. A design that maintains the cache size, but significantly improves the processor in any application, even without the need to change the manufacturing process.

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General Info

Performance

	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Number of Cores	16 Cores
CPU Threads	32
Base Clock Speed	3.4 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed	4.9 GHz
L3 Cache	64MB
CPU Speed	DMI3 (8 GT/s)
CPU Temperature	105°C

The design of the Ryzen 9 5900X is different from the two models around it, the Ryzen 7 5800X and the mighty Ryzen 9 5950X. These two processors use one or two full CCDs, the Ryzen 9 5900X uses two CCDs, but each of them only has 6 cores enabled. This is done by selecting packages where two of the cores are in poor condition or are simply disabled for commercial reasons.

With this design, the second-level cache remains at 512KB per core, which makes a total of 6MB of second-level cache available to the processor. What we will find is double the third-level cache that we would have in a single CCD design and the same that we will find in the 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X, with a total of 64MB of cache distributed between both CCDs.

Its base frequency is 3.7GHz, less than the Ryzen 7 5800X, but its turbo frequency goes up to 4.8GHz, 100MHz more than the Ryzen 7. This makes it a faster processor both in applications that take advantage of many cores and in the They are not prepared to take advantage of the level of parallel processing of these units with huge numbers of cores available.

Memory Support

	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Maximum Capacity	128 GB
Memory Support	DDR4 – Up to 3200MHz
ECC Memory	No
Channel Architecture	Dual-Channel
Maximum Memory Bandwidth	47.68 GB/s

This processor also enjoys AMD Precision Boost 2 technologies and that allows the processor to oscillate in applications between 1.2 and 1.5v, also achieving high turbo frequencies in a few cores, being the processor capable of detecting the best cores, the ones that can best frequency offer at all times, in fact, the processor knows which of its cores is the best of all to maximize performance with this single unit in use. These voltage and frequency changes are made in real-time, with very low latencies, so the processor is constantly monitoring its subsystems, temperature, power available to the processor, etc.

The memory control unit of this generation is also similar to that of the previous one with support for dual-channel DDR4 memory with the ability to mount up to 128GB of capacity in four banks. Like the previous generation, even more, these processors greatly appreciate the fast and low latency memories since many lower buses (such as the Infinite Fabric or the UMC) and internals of the processor work based on the real frequency of the memory. The faster, and with better latency, the faster the processor. The Ryzen is demanding with the RAM yes, they choose expensive memory, but they return it with perfectly noticeable performance increases.

The IOD is the same that AMD used for the entire Ryzen 3000 generation, with a 12nm manufacturing process, so we will have 24 PCI Express 4.0 lanes of which 16 are dedicated to high-performance graphics card connectivity, the others eight are dedicated to other connectivity such as the four lines that use the chipsets of this series. The price is 569.90 Euros, interesting.

Integrated Graphics

	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Graphics Chipset	AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Maximum Resolution Support	4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz
Supported APIs	OpenGL:4.5 DirectX:12
Output Support	eDP, DisplayPort, HDMI

Benchmarks

	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
PassMark result (single)	3528
Cinebench R20 (single) result	647
Geekbench 5 result (multi)	16241
Geekbench 5 result (single)	1652

Conclusion!

Anyone with some head and enough money will opt for this new AMD processor, it is true that this time we do not see new technologies, there are no more cores, the frequencies are similar, but it is that only the change of architecture has hit a wash important face to this range of processors, with a substantial power improvement and on top of that we can make the improvement without changing the motherboard, with a simple bios update.

AMD has it very easy so that this processor will be the reference processor for those who want something really powerful at home or at work with a reasonable investment. Many cores, all very fast, consumption controlled, price content, and compatibility with the current architecture.

CPU

AMD Ryzen TR 2920X vs Intel Core i9-9900K

The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X model has 12 cores and has SMT, therefore, allowing 24 threads to be displayed on its counter. The SMT is a system similar to Intel’s HT (Hyper-threading) and makes it possible to optimize performance in certain types of applications (audio/video/rendering in particular). The base frequency is 3.5 GHz and it is possible to reach 4.3 GHz via the Boost mode. Its thermal envelope is 180 watts.

The Core i9-9900K model has 8 cores and has Hyper-threading; it, therefore, displays 16 threads on its counter. The base frequency is 3.6 GHz and it is possible to reach 5 GHz on 2 cores in some cases.

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Pros and Cons

AMD Ryzen TR 2920X	Intel Core i9-9900K
Affordable 12-core, even better value than 2950X	The cheapest HEDT CPU Quad-channel memory support Supports up to 64 PCIe lanes
Has 16 MB larger L3 cache size	Includes an integrated GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
Supports up to 2048 GB DDR4-2933 RAM	Requires powerful cooler to prevent overheating
Intel Core i9-9900K has a greater price-to-performance	Lacks stock cooler

General Info

	AMD Ryzen TR 2920X	Intel Core i9-9900K
$	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
CPU Model	AMD 2920X	i9-9900K
Manufacturing Process	12 nm	14 nm
Maximum CPU Configuration	1S	1S
Number of PCIe Lanes	16 Lanes	16 Lanes
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
Weight	416.01 g	99.79 g
Release date	October 1, 2018	October 8, 2018

AMD Ryzen TR 2920X

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a high-end desktop processor with 12 cores and hyperthreading (SMT), which is why it can process 24 threads simultaneously. Due to the high performance, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is also suitable for smaller workstations, as well as parallel encoding and gaming (streaming). The AMD Ryzeb Threadripper 2920X is now the smallest CPU that AMD has presented for the X399 boards this year. The Threadripper 1900X is being phased out and will not have a successor with 8 cores. For this, AMD offers a significantly more attractive alternative with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X based on AM4.

The manufacturer does without a new socket, which in turn means that all X399 boards also support the 2nd generation of the Threadripper models after a BIOS update.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X offers a base clock of 3.5 GHz and, with the improved features (XFR2 and PBO), better utilization of the turbo function. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X can be clocked up to 4.3 GHz. In the case of the TDP, however, nothing has changed. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is also specified with a TDP of 180 watts, just like the Threadripper 1920X.

Intel Core i9-9900K

The Intel Core i9-9900K is a high-end CPU with eight cores based on the Coffee Lake architecture, which was presented in October 2018. The processor clocks at 3.6-5.0 GHz and can process up to 16 threads simultaneously thanks to hyperthreading. The Inter Core i9-9900K is manufactured in the improved 14 nm process (14nm ++). Thanks to the free multiplier, the processor can be overclocked relatively easily. A prerequisite for this, however, is a mainboard with a Z390 chipset.

Performance

	AMD Ryzen TR 2920X	Intel Core i9-9900K
Number of Cores	12 Cores	8 Cores
CPU Threads	24	16
Base Clock Speed	3.5 GHz	3.6GHz
Maximum Boost Speed	4.3 GHz	5.0GHz
L3 Cache	32MB	16MB
CPU Speed	DMI3 (8 GT/s)	DMI3 (8 GT/s)
CPU Temperature	100°C	100°C

AMD Ryzen TR 2920X

The performance of the 12-core processor is very high in multi-thread applications, even if the single-core performance is a bit behind. Compared to the Threadripper 1920X, however, this could be improved a bit. This means that the second generation of the Threadripper series offers better performance than before, especially in games.

Overall, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X convinces with consistently very high performance. At $ 649 at release, the Threadripper 2920X offers a relatively good price/performance result compared to the competition. With the start of the second generation of the Threadripper series, the predecessors ala 1900X, 1920X and 1950X should then be significantly cheaper.

Intel Core i9-9900K

The two additional cores increase the performance when all cores are used compared to the Core i7-8700K by approx. 25 per cent. The single-core performance could be increased slightly due to the increased turbo clock rates. As a high-end model, i9-9900K is also suitable for the most demanding applications and video games.

The iGPU now referred to as Intel UHD Graphics 630, clocks just as fast as before with 1200 MHz. therefore no significant performance advantage is to be expected. As a low-end solution, current video games can only be played smoothly in reduced detail, if at all.

Intel puts the thermal design power at 95 watts. Correspondingly dimensioned cooling systems should be able to dissipate the waste heat generated during normal operation without any problems. The CPU quickly indulges in 200 watts and more when overclocking. A significantly more powerful cooling system should be used here.

Memory Support

	AMD Ryzen TR 2920X	Intel Core i9-9900K
Maximum Capacity	128 GB	64 GB
Memory Support	DDR4 2933 MHz	DDR4 2666 MHz
ECC Memory	No	No
Channel Architecture	Dual-Channel	Dual-Channel
Maximum Memory Bandwidth	87.42 GB/s	41 GB/s

Integrated Graphics

	AMD Ryzen TR 2920X	Intel Core i9-9900K
Graphics Chipset	–	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Maximum Resolution Support	–	4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz
Supported APIs	–	OpenGl:4.5 DirectX:12
Output Support	–	eDP, DisplayPort, HDMI
Number of Displays	–	3

Benchmarks

	AMD Ryzen TR 2920X	Intel Core i9-9900K
PassMark result (single)	25515	18709
Cinebench R20 (single) result	440	496
Geekbench 5 result (multi)	10399	8608
Geekbench 5 result (single)	1092	1322

Conclusion!

AMD Ryzen TR 2920X

This second-generation Ryzen Threadripper takes the best of the first iteration and fixes its slight flaws. The result is a chip with, particularly interesting application performance. And while it doesn’t match Intel’s best chips in gaming, it gets close enough to it that we don’t really care. However, the practical difference between this Threadripper 2920X and its predecessor, the Threadripper 1920X, is not huge (8% on average). To choose between the two, you might as well take the cheaper one.

Intel Core i9-9900K

Intel offers here a processor whose performance could not be more solid. The Core i9-9900K excels in the application field and is formidable in games; where the second generation Ryzen are ahead. In absolute terms, it is therefore an excellent processor, and this, even if Intel has not offered anything new from an architectural point of view, since 2015. However, check the pricing position at the time of release. ‘purchase. The price/quality ratio was therefore totally unreasonable at the time of our test.

CPU

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

This second-generation Ryzen Threadripper takes the best of the first iteration and fixes minor flaws. The result is a chip with particularly interesting application performance – significantly above the 7th generation Core i9s. And while it doesn’t match the best Intel chips in gaming, it gets close enough to it that we don’t really care. We are nevertheless disappointed by the small practical difference that we note between this Threadripper 2990WX and its predecessor, the Thredripper 2950X. To choose between the two, you might as well take the cheaper one.

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General Info

	Threadripper 2990WX	Threadripper 2950X
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
CPU Model	Threadripper 2990WX	Threadripper 2950X
Manufacturing Process	12 nm	12 nm
Maximum CPU Configuration	1S	1S
Number of PCIe Lanes	64 Lanes	64 Lanes
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
Weight	907.18 g	875.43 g
Release date	–	–

AMD recovered in 2017 by offering a successful and finally competitive CPU architecture. The company continues its momentum and offers the second revision of its Ryzen Threadripper chips by adding some small retouching and improved engraving finesse. What to increase the number of hearts on certain references which aim, finally, more the professional sector than the informed users.

Performance

	Threadripper 2990WX	Threadripper 2950X
Number of Cores	32 Cores	16 Cores
CPU Threads	64	32
Base Clock Speed	3.0 GHz	3.5GHz
Maximum Boost Speed	4.2 GHz	4.4GHz
L3 Cache	64MB	32MB
CPU Speed	DMI3 (8 GT/s)	DMI3 (8 GT/s)
CPU Temperature	100°C	100°C

The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX model has 32 cores and has SMT, therefore, allowing 64 threads to be displayed on its counter. The SMT is a system similar to Intel’s HT (Hyper-threading) and allows performance to be optimized in certain types of applications (audio/video/rendering in particular). The base frequency is 3 GHz and it is possible to reach 4.2 GHz via the Boost mode. Its thermal envelope is 250 watts. Considering the number of cores of this chip, it turns out to be slower in many consumer software.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X model has 16 cores and has SMT, therefore, allowing 32 threads to be displayed on its counter. The SMT is a system similar to Intel’s HT (Hyper-threading) and allows performance to be optimized in certain types of applications (audio/video/rendering in particular). The base frequency is 3.5 GHz and it is possible to reach 4.4 GHz via the Boost mode. Its thermal envelope is 180 watts.

Memory Support

	Threadripper 2990WX	Threadripper 2950X
Maximum Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
Memory Support	DDR4 2933 MHz	DDR4 2933 MHz
ECC Memory	No	No
Channel Architecture	Quad Channel	Quad Channel
Maximum Memory Bandwidth	41 GB/s	41 GB/s

Benchmarks

	Threadripper 2990WX	Threadripper 2950X
PassMark result (single)	32196	30676
Cinebench R20 (single) result	2334	2460
Geekbench 5 result (multi)	–	12576
Geekbench 5 result (single)	–	1059

Conclusion!

Threadripper 2990WX

This second-generation Ryzen Threadripper takes the best of the first iteration and fixes minor flaws. AMD is now in a position to produce a 32-core / 64-thread chip, but this is clearly not for everyone. Advanced users – the famous “power users” or “enthusiasts” – are therefore not the target, which turns out to be the professional world of video editing, rendering and 3D modelling. In this type of application, the performance is simply bluffing, AMD managing to leave far behind the best chip from Intel at the time of this writing, the Core i9-7980XE.

Threadripper 2950X

This second-generation Ryzen Threadripper takes the best of the first iteration and fixes minor flaws. The result is a chip with particularly interesting application performance – significantly above the 7th generation Core i9s. And while it doesn’t match the best Intel chips in gaming, it gets close enough to it that we don’t really care. We are nevertheless disappointed by the small practical difference that we note between this Threadripper 2950X and its predecessor, the Thredripper 1950X. To choose between the two, you might as well take the cheaper one.

CPU

Intel Core I9-10900k vs Intel Core I9-9900k: Expectations vs Reality

The Core i9-10900K is a high-end processor that knows how to take advantage of its 10 cores to offer high-end service in the application field. It is also a solution of choice for gamers equipped with high-end graphics cards, aided by its high frequencies.

The Core i9-9900K excels in the application field and is formidable in games; where the second generation Ryzen are ahead. In absolute terms, it is therefore an excellent processor, and this, even if Intel has not offered anything new from an architectural point of view, since 2015. However, check the pricing position at the time of release.

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The Core i9-10900K model has 10 cores and has Hyperthreading; it, therefore, displays 20 threads on its counter. The base frequency is 3.7 GHz and it is possible to reach 5.2 GHz on 2 cores in some cases. Via its Velocity Boost technology, it can grab an additional 100 MHz and reach 5.3 GHz on one core and 4.9 GHz on all cores as soon as its temperature is controlled – a high-end cooler or a water cooling system AiO is then recommended.

Performance

	Intel Core i9-10900K	Intel Core i9-9900K
Number of Cores	10 Cores	8 Cores
CPU Threads	20	16
Base Clock Speed	3.7 GHz	3.6GHz
Maximum Boost Speed	5.3 GHz	5.0GHz
L3 Cache	20MB	16MB
CPU Speed	DMI3 (8 GT/s)	DMI3 (8 GT/s)
CPU Temperature	100°C	100°C

Memory Support

	Intel Core i9-10900K	Intel Core i9-9900K
Maximum Capacity	128 GB	64 GB
Memory Support	DDR4 2666 MHz	DDR4 2666 MHz
ECC Memory	No	No
Channel Architecture	Dual-Channel	Dual-Channel
Maximum Memory Bandwidth	45.8 GB/s	41 GB/s

Integrated Graphics

	Intel Core i9-10900K	Intel Core i9-9900K
Graphics Chipset	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Maximum Resolution Support	4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz	4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz
Supported APIs	OpenGL:4.5 DirectX:12	OpenGl:4.5 DirectX:12
Output Support	eDP, DisplayPort, HDMI	eDP, DisplayPort, HDMI
Number of Displays	3	3

Benchmarks

	Intel Core i9-10900K	Intel Core i9-9900K
PassMark result (single)	3175	2986
Cinebench R20 (single) result	7933	8127
Geekbench 5 result (multi)	10991	8795
Geekbench 5 result (single)	1406	1336