Ryzen 9 5950X vs i9-7940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7940X
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
16.34
Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.70
+75.6%

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Core i9-7940X by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7940X and Ryzen 9 5950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking408160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.3027.75
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency9.3725.87
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5950X has 741% better value for money than i9-7940X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7940X and Ryzen 9 5950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2832
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache896 KB1 MB
L2 cache14 MB8 MB
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size484 mm2CPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2
Maximum core temperature102 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7940X and Ryzen 9 5950X 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
SocketFCLGA2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7940X and Ryzen 9 5950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
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+

Security technologies

Core i9-7940X and Ryzen 9 5950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7940X and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 i9-7940X and Ryzen 9 5950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7940X and Ryzen 9 5950X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes44no data

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.

i9-7940X 16.34
Ryzen 9 5950X 28.70
+75.6%

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.

i9-7940X 25963
Ryzen 9 5950X 45593
+75.6%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-7940X 1453
Ryzen 9 5950X 2215
+52.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-7940X 10604
Ryzen 9 5950X 12104
+14.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.34 28.70
Recency 30 May 2017 8 October 2020
Physical cores 14 16
Threads 28 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 5950X has a 75.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 14.3% more physical cores and 14.3% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 57.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7940X in performance tests.


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