Intel Core i9-10900F | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10900F or AMD Ryzen 9 7940H - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-10900F has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10900F was released in Q2/2020. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
10 | Generation | 6 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-11900F | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10900F is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (5.20 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
5.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.20 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.80 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10900F supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-10900F has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is 54 W. |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 54 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10900F has a 20.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H cache has a total of 24.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
422 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10900F | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
Unknown | Unknown |