EPYC 9474F vs i9-10940X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10940X
2019
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.57
EPYC 9474F
2022
48 cores / 96 threads, 360 Watt
66.11
+276%

EPYC 9474F outperforms Core i9-10940X by a whopping 276% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10940X and EPYC 9474F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking35311
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data5.29
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency10.0817.38
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$6,780

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10940X and EPYC 9474F 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)48 (Octatetraconta-Core)
Threads2896
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data8x 72 mm2
Maximum core temperature86 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10940X and EPYC 9474F 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA2066SP5
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10940X and EPYC 9474F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10940X and EPYC 9474F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10940X and EPYC 9474F 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 i9-10940X and EPYC 9474F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size256 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10940X and EPYC 9474F.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes48128

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.

i9-10940X 17.57
EPYC 9474F 66.11
+276%

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.

i9-10940X 27903
EPYC 9474F 105010
+276%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.57 66.11
Recency 19 October 2019 10 November 2022
Physical cores 14 48
Threads 28 96
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 360 Watt

i9-10940X has 118.2% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9474F, on the other hand, has a 276.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 242.9% more physical cores and 242.9% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9474F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10940X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10940X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9474F is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10940X and EPYC 9474F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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