AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX | Intel Core i9-9940X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and the Intel Core i9-9940X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 12 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Intel Core i9-9940X which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000X (8) |
4 | Generation | 9 |
Chagall (Zen 3) | Architecture | Skylake X Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-7940X |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.10 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-9940X clocks with 3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9940X |
12 | Cores | 14 |
24 | Threads | 28 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX, while the Intel Core i9-9940X 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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9940X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 19.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 44 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 43.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-9940X 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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9940X |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 92 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has 70.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-9940X is at 19.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9940X |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | 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 |
WRX8 (sWRX8) | 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, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | 1387 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX | Intel Core i9-9940X |
Unknown | Unknown |