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Intel Core i9-7940X | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7940X or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - 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 i9-7940X has 14 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-7940X was released in Q4/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X was released in Q3/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
Intel Core i9-9940X | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-7940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7940X is 3.10 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is at 3.80 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-7940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
14 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7940X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-7940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-7940X is 165 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-7940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7940X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 19.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 32.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-7940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
1399 $ | Release price | 215 $ |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7940X | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
Unknown | dercomputerladen PC mit Ryzen 5 3600X Memory Gaming PC mit Ryzen 5 3600X |