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Intel Core i9-9940X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9940X or AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 - 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 i9-9940X has 14 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9940X was released in Q4/2018. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 was released in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO (28) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
9 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-7940X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9940X is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (3.60 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
14 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9940X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-9940X has a TDP of 165 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is 95 W. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
92 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9940X has a 19.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 cache has a total of 16.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
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, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
1387 $ | Release price | 300 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
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