Intel Core i9-9940X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9940X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX - 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 PRO 5995WX has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX was released in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) |
9 | Generation | 4 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Chagall (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-7940X | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX |
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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 PRO 5995WX has 64 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
14 | Cores | 64 |
28 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.70 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9940X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 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 PRO 5995WX is 280 W. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 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 Threadripper PRO 5995WX cache has a total of 288.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
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 | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
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 | Q1/2022 |
1387 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
Unknown | Unknown |