CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

CORE STATE Shimada Peak

CORE SPECS 64 Cores / 128 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 3.2 Base / 5.4 GHz Turbo

CACHE 256 MB

MAX TDP 350W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 5

PROCESS 4 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2025

Intel

INTEL

Core 5 120

CORE STATE Raptor Lake-R

CORE SPECS 6 Cores / 12 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.5 Base / 4.5 GHz Turbo

CACHE 18 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 65W

ARCHITECTURE Raptor Lake

PROCESS 10 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

13,157

1,840

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

1,857

259

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

54,822

7,667

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

7,739

1,082

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

130,529

18,255

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

18,427

2,577

passmark_data_compression

2,974,534

219,535

passmark_data_encryption

157,137

11,131

passmark_extended_instructions

228,959

14,264

passmark_find_prime_numbers

769

passmark_floating_point_math

559,003

45,383

passmark_integer_math

872,071

60,462

passmark_multithread

141,641

18,597

passmark_physics

8,001

1,333

passmark_random_string_sorting

292,083

21,499

passmark_single_thread

4,537

3,595

passmark_singlethread

4,537

3,595

Analysis: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Core 5 120

the AMD Threadripper 9980X and the Intel Intel Core 5 120 represent almost equal performance in our evaluation. Any variations between these two fall within margin of error, implying any would fulfill users just as effectively. The equality makes the determination nuanced. Additional factors grow especially significant. Cost often influences the choice.

For people conflicted between the AMD Threadripper 9980X and the Intel Intel Core 5 120, remain comfortable that both choice delivers comparable capability. The performance numbers demonstrates nil clear victor. Reach your determination on other elements and appreciate solid performance either way. The two are excellent in this particular regard. Select safely.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

Threadripper 9980X

5 120

Core Specs

Cores

6 -90.6%

Threads

128

12 -90.6%

Base Clock (GHz)

3.2

2.5 -21.9%

Boost Clock (GHz)

5.4

4.5 -16.7%

Frequency (GHz)

3.2

2.5 -21.9%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

5.4

4.5 -16.7%

Multiplier

25 -21.9%

SMP CPUs

1 0.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

64 KB (per core)

80 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

1 MB (per core)

1.25 MB (per core)

L3 Cache

256 MB

18 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

350

65 -81.4%

PL1

—

65 W

PL2

—

110 W

Architecture

Zen 5

Raptor Lake

Codename

Shimada Peak

Raptor Lake-R

Generation

Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 5 (Shimada Peak))

Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)

Process Size

4 nm

10 nm

Transistors

66,520 million

—

Die Size

8x 70.6 mm²

163 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR5

DDR4, DDR5

Memory Bus

Quad-channel

Dual-channel

Memory Bandwidth

204.8 GB/s

—

ECC Memory

Yes

DDR4 Speed

—

3200 MT/s

DDR5 Speed

—

4800 MT/s

Platform

Socket

AMD Socket sTR5

Intel Socket 1700

Chipsets

—

Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series

PCIe

Gen 5, 80 Lanes(CPU only)

Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only)

AMD Multi-Die

IO Process Size

6 nm

—

Graphics

Integrated Graphics

—

UHD Graphics 730

Other

Market

Desktop

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$4999

$211

Part Number

100-000001593

SA35V

Package

FC-LGA4844

FC-LGA16A

Tj Max

95°C

100°C

Bundled Cooler

None

Laminar RM1

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