AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs Intel Core i7-1375PRE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows two benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i7-1375PRE and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X. The results split evenly, with each processor taking one win.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X posts a score of 4002 against the Intel Core i7-1375PRE's 1737. That is a 56.6% advantage for the AMD part, a decisive margin that reflects the Ryzen 9's higher thread count and desktop-oriented power envelope. The Intel chip trails by more than half in this heavily threaded workload, meaning any task that scales across many cores will strongly favor the AMD processor.

The single-core result flips the script. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel Core i7-1375PRE scores 245, while the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X manages 209. The Intel part leads by 17.2%, a clear win that highlights its superior per-thread performance. This advantage stems from the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz compared to the Ryzen 9 3950X's 4.70 GHz, along with architectural improvements in Raptor Lake over Zen 2. For lightly threaded tasks, the Intel processor is the stronger choice.

Looking beyond the head-to-head tests, the broader benchmark sets show complementary strengths. The Intel Core i7-1375PRE records a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7239, a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17236, and single-core scores of 1021 and 2433 in R20 and R23 respectively. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X counters with a 3DMark max-threads score of 10719, an 8-thread score of 5299, a 4-thread score of 2795, a 2-thread score of 1436, and a 16-thread score of 9338. The 3DMark single-thread result for the AMD chip is 726, while its Geekbench scores are 12088 multi-core and 1454 single-core. These figures reinforce the pattern: the Ryzen 9 3950X excels when all cores are engaged, while the Intel part holds its own in latency-sensitive, low-thread scenarios.

The average benchmark scores place the two chips close in the database's overall ranking. The Intel Core i7-1375PRE has an average benchmark score of 4985, while the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X sits at 4807. Both processors occupy the 59th percentile among all CPUs, indicating they land in the same performance tier despite their very different designs. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600HE (average score 4980, 0.1% difference), the Intel Xeon W-2150B (4992, -0.1%), the Intel Core i3-12300HE (4995, -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G (5002, -0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, meanwhile, sits near the Intel Xeon E-2386G (4799, 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS (4827, -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE (4836, -0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-1350P (4776, 0.6%). These rival clusters confirm that neither chip dramatically outperforms the other in aggregate metrics; the distinction lies in workload behavior.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward split. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is the choice for multi-threaded, core-hungry applications, where its 56.6% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core demonstrates overwhelming superiority. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with a 64 MB L3 cache, make it well suited for rendering, compilation, and other parallel workloads. The Intel Core i7-1375PRE, with its 17.2% single-core win in Cinebench R15, is the better option for tasks that depend on per-thread speed, such as many games, legacy software, or lightly threaded productivity tools.

The average benchmark scores and identical 59th percentile ranking suggest that, across a mixed workload, users would find similar overall performance. However, the AMD part's multi-core dominance is so pronounced that anyone prioritizing heavily threaded work should look there first. The Intel chip's lower TDP of 28 watts versus 105 watts also makes it suitable for constrained environments, though the database does not include direct power consumption measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core score in the head-to-head tests?

A: The Intel Core i7-1375PRE wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 245 points against the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X's 209, a 17.2% advantage.

Q: How large is the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X's lead in multi-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X scores 4002 versus 1737 for the Intel Core i7-1375PRE, which is a 56.6% difference.

Q: Do the two processors have similar overall benchmark averages?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-1375PRE averages 4985, while the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X averages 4807. Both sit in the 59th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What are the closest rivals to the Intel Core i7-1375PRE in the database?

A: The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-12600HE (4980, 0.1% difference), Intel Xeon W-2150B (4992, -0.1%), Intel Core i3-12300HE (4995, -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G (5002, -0.3%).

Q: What are the closest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X?

A: The nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E-2386G (4799, 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS (4827, -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE (4836, -0.6%), and Intel Core i5-1350P (4776, 0.6%).

Q: Which chip is better for a workload that uses only a few threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-1375PRE, given its 17.2% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge sharply across nearly every specification field. The Intel Core i7-1375PRE has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X offers 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel chip's base clock is 1900.00 MHz, far lower than the AMD part's 3.50 GHz, but its boost clock of 4.80 GHz edges out the Ryzen 9 3950X's 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power differs dramatically: 28 watts for the Intel part versus 105 watts for the AMD part.

The socket and market segment also separate them. The Intel Core i7-1375PRE uses Intel BGA 1744 and targets mobile systems, while the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X uses AMD Socket AM4 for desktop builds. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel chip is locked. Memory support shows the Intel part accepting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports only DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, a figure not provided for the Intel part. PCIe lanes differ as well: the Intel chip offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), and the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part includes integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU; the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is $749, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel chip.

Architecture Differences

The underlying architectures could hardly be more different. The Intel Core i7-1375PRE is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-P mobile variant, using Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Its die size is 217 mm². The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X belongs to the 3000 series, using Zen 2 architecture under the codename Matisse, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. The AMD chip uses a chiplet design with two dies of 74 mm² each, totaling 148 mm², and packs 7,600 million transistors, a figure not recorded for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel Core i7-1375PRE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a much larger 64 MB of L3 cache. The release dates also separate them: the AMD chip launched on 2019-11-24, while the Intel chip arrived on 2023-01-03. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has 3D V-Cache.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X wins in multi-threaded scenarios. Its 56.6% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, along with its 16-core, 32-thread configuration and 64 MB L3 cache, makes it the clear pick for rendering, video encoding, scientific computing, or any workload that can use all available cores. Its 3DMark max-threads score of 10719 and Geekbench multi-core score of 12088 further indicate strong scaling under heavy parallel load. The unlocked multiplier also allows overclocking, which could extend its lead in sustained multi-core tasks.

The Intel Core i7-1375PRE wins in single-thread and light-thread scenarios. Its 17.2% edge in Cinebench R15 single-core, combined with a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz, gives it the advantage in daily responsiveness, gaming, and applications that rely on one or two fast cores. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU provides a built-in display output, which is valuable in mobile systems where a discrete GPU is absent. The 28-watt TDP makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops, though the database does not provide direct power efficiency metrics beyond the TDP specification.

In aggregate, the database places both chips at the 59th percentile, so neither dominates the other across all metrics. Users should choose based on workload: the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X for maximum parallel throughput, the Intel Core i7-1375PRE for per-thread speed and integrated graphics in a mobile form factor.