AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-7940X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and the Intel Core i9-7940X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6 core processor released in Q2/2021 with the Intel Core i9-7940X which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD Ryzen 5000G (16) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000X (9) |
4 | Generation | 7 |
Cezanne (Zen 3) | Architecture | Skylake X |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Successor | Intel Core i9-9940X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.90 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-7940X clocks with 3.10 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7940X |
6 | Cores | 14 |
12 | Threads | 28 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.90 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
7 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
7 | Compute units | -- |
448 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, while the Intel Core i9-7940X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7940X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 19.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 44 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 43.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-7940X is 165 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7940X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
88 W | TDP up | -- |
45 W | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has 19.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-7940X is at 19.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7940X |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 2066 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
-- | Release price | 1399 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) @ 1.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
10,202 CB R23 MC @ 74 W |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-7940X |
Unknown | Unknown |