AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the two processors compared here?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X, a 64-core desktop processor from the 9000 series, and the Intel Core 7 350, a 6-core mobile processor from the Wildcat Lake generation.

Q: How do their core counts and thread counts differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has 64 cores and 128 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the Threadripper has more than ten times the core count and more than twenty-one times the thread count.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X records an average benchmark score of 321753, placing it in the 99th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 records an average score of 17779, placing it in the 71st percentile.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has a launch MSRP of $4999. The Intel Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 350 does not.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has no integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X uses the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its codename is Shimada Peak. The processor is fabricated from 66,520 million transistors across a die size of 8x 70.6 mm². It fits AMD Socket sTR5 and belongs to the Ryzen Threadripper generation.

The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It fits Intel BGA 1516 and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The database does not list transistor counts or die size for this processor.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Threadripper 9980X provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 256 MB of L3 cache. The Core 7 350 provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The total L3 capacity alone is more than forty times larger on the AMD part.

Memory architecture diverges completely. The Threadripper 9980X supports DDR5 memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part also enables ECC memory, which the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity shows a similar split. The Threadripper 9980X provides Gen 5 with 80 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics exist only on the Intel part, with Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) present.

Clock behavior also contrasts. The Threadripper 9980X has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Threadripper multiplier is unlocked, while the Core 7 350 multiplier is locked.

Production status for both is active. Release dates differ: the Threadripper 9980X launched on 2025-07-29, and the Core 7 350 launched on 2026-04-15. Part numbers are 100-000001593 for AMD and SAE3F for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a one-sided competition. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 7 350 wins none.

The Threadripper 9980X dominates in every multithreaded workload. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a score of 130529 versus 8030, a margin that reflects the massive core advantage. PassMark integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, random string sorting, multithread, and physics all go to the AMD part by large margins.

The closest contest appears in single-thread performance. In PassMark single thread, the Threadripper 9980X scores 4537 and the Core 7 350 scores 4100, a difference of only 10.7%. This indicates that in lightly threaded workloads, the two processors are far more comparable, though the AMD part still holds the lead.

The Intel Core 7 350 does not win any recorded benchmark. Its strengths lie outside the measured tests: it is a mobile processor with integrated graphics, a 15 W TDP, and support for LPDDR5X memory. These features make it suitable for compact systems where the Threadripper 9980X cannot operate at all, given its 350 W TDP and desktop socket.

For compute-heavy desktop workloads, the Threadripper 9980X is the clear choice. For mobile or low-power systems, the Core 7 350 is the only viable option among the two, but the data shows no performance category where it overtakes the AMD part in the recorded benchmarks.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core 7 350 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 64 | 6 |

| Threads | 128 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 350 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket sTR5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Shimada Peak | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 256 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 80 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-07-29 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $4999 | $469 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire data set occurs in PassMark integer math. The Threadripper 9980X scores 872071 against 33734 for the Core 7 350, a delta of 2485.1%. This result aligns with the core count disparity, as integer math scales strongly with parallel resources.

PassMark data compression shows the Threadripper 9980X at 2974534 versus 143123, a delta of 1978.3%. PassMark extended instructions delivers 228959 versus 12045, a delta of 1800.9%. PassMark random string sorting records 292083 versus 17238, a delta of 1594.4%. These workloads all favor massively parallel execution.

Cinebench R23 multicore shows 130529 for the AMD part and 8030 for the Intel part, a delta of 1525.5%. This is the largest Cinebench margin recorded. PassMark data encryption shows 157137 versus 10933, a delta of 1337.3%. PassMark floating point math shows 559003 versus 42809, a delta of 1205.8%.

Smaller but still decisive margins appear in several tests. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 54822 versus 5373, a delta of 920.3%. Cinebench R20 singlecore shows 7739 versus 758, a delta of 921%. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 18427 versus 2046, a delta of 800.6%. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 13157 versus 1220, a delta of 978.4%.

PassMark multithread shows 141641 versus 15170, a delta of 833.7%. PassMark find prime numbers shows 769 versus 107, a delta of 618.7%. PassMark physics shows 8001 versus 1173, a delta of 582.1%. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 1857 versus 292, a delta of 536%.

The single narrowest margin is PassMark single thread, where the Threadripper 9980X scores 4537 and the Core 7 350 scores 4100, a delta of 10.7%. This test appears twice in the database under slightly different test names, with identical scores and identical deltas.

The overall win count is 17 for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 0 for the Intel Core 7 350. No benchmark in the recorded data set goes the other way.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X outperforms the Intel Core 7 350 in every recorded benchmark. The average benchmark score of 321753 versus 17779 places the AMD part in the 99th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the Threadripper 9980X include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX with a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Xeon 6781P with a delta of 2%, the AMD EPYC 9575F with a delta of 3.2%, and the AMD EPYC 9734 with a delta of 3.6%. The nearest rivals for the Core 7 350 include the Intel Core 5 221TE with a delta of -0.5%, the AMD EPYC 9374F with a delta of 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core 5 120U with a delta of -0.7%.

The Threadripper 9980X delivers 64 cores, 128 threads, a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, 256 MB of L3 cache, quad-channel DDR5 memory at 204.8 GB/s, and 80 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. It is a desktop part with a 350 W TDP, an unlocked multiplier, and ECC memory support. Its launch MSRP is $4999.

The Core 7 350 delivers 6 cores, 6 threads, a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, 6 MB of shared L3 cache, single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X memory at 59.7 GB/s, and 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. It is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP, a locked multiplier, no ECC memory support, and integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics. Its launch MSRP is $469.

Selection between these two processors depends strictly on the use case, not on benchmark superiority. The Threadripper 9980X is appropriate for desktop systems requiring maximum parallel compute, large memory bandwidth, and extensive PCIe connectivity. The Core 7 350 is appropriate for mobile systems requiring low power consumption, integrated graphics, and compact packaging. In any performance comparison recorded here, the AMD part wins every test, but the Intel part occupies a market segment where the AMD part cannot compete on physical requirements such as socket type, power envelope, and integrated graphics.