Ryzen 9 5980HX vs Core i9-7920X
Ryzen 9 5980HX
Core i9-7920X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5980HX
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7920X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($236) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($236) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 5980HX and Core i9-7920X
Ryzen 9 5980HX
The Ryzen 9 5980HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,300 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-7920X
The Core i9-7920X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,508 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 5980HX packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-7920X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-7920X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HX versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7920X — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5980HX (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 9 5980HX uses the Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i9-7920X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 23,300 against the Core i9-7920X's 23,508 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-7920X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5980HX vs 16.5 MB (total) on the Core i9-7920X.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+9% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+14% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16.5 MB (total)+3% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 23,300 | 23,508 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 5980HX uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-7920X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-4266 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HX) / not specified (Core i9-7920X). The Ryzen 9 5980HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Core i9-7920X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HX targets Mobile High-End.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (8CU) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mobile High-End | — |
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