The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-920 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $123.51 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-920
- Up to 61% cheaper – $79.28 vs $202.79
- Consumes up to 28% less energy – 130 vs 180 Watts
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Core i7-920 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€202.79
39%
Value, €/FPS
€1.1/FPS
43%
Core i7-920
Nov 17th, 2008
Average FPS
166
91%
Min 1% FPS
112
92%
Price, €
€79.28
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Core i7-920 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Core i7-920 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Core i7-920 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-920
Nov 17th, 2008
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
25%
Base Frequency
2.67 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
2.93 GHz
68%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-920 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 3rd, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| $649.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Colfax | Codename | Bloomfield |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
