Intel Core i9-9940X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9940X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - 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 Threadripper 2950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
9 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-7940X | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
-- | 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 Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
14 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9940X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X can connect up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 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 Threadripper 2950X is 180 W. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
92 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9940X has a 19.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X cache has a total of 40.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
14 nm | Technology | 12 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 | TR4 (SP3r2) |
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 |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
1387 $ | Release price | 899 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
Unknown | Unknown |