Ryzen 9 9950X vs i7-7740X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7740X
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 112 Watt
6.06
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+589%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Core i7-7740X by a whopping 589% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7740X and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking110158
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.3165.16
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.1223.26
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9950X has 2721% better value for money than i7-7740X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7740X and Ryzen 9 9950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed4.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7740X and Ryzen 9 9950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066AM5
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7740X and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7740X and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7740X and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7740X and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-7740X 6.06
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+589%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-7740X 9621
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+590%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.06 41.78
Recency 30 May 2017 15 August 2024
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 170 Watt

i7-7740X has 51.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 589.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7740X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7740X and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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