Intel Core i9-7940X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7940X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX - 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 Threadripper PRO 7995WX has 96 cores with 192 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 (6) |
7 | Generation | 5 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
Intel Core i9-9940X | Successor | -- |
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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 Threadripper PRO 7995WX has 96 CPU cores and 192 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is at 2.50 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-7940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX |
14 | Cores | 96 |
28 | Threads | 192 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 Threadripper PRO 7995WX supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 332.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-7940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 332.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 96.00 MB |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | 384.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 504.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-7940X is 165 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has a TDP of 350 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 Threadripper PRO 7995WX |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 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 Threadripper PRO 7995WX is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 480.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-7940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX |
14 nm | Technology | 5 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, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
1399 $ | Release price | 12490 $ |
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Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C 192T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7940X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX |
Unknown | Unknown |