Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs i9-7940X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7940X
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
16.34
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
+24.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms Core i9-7940X by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7940X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking402271
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.214.69
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency9.377.67
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)13 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$1,799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 46% better value for money than i9-7940X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7940X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2864
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data30
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die size484 mm2213 mm2
Maximum core temperature102 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7940X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7940X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. 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+

Security technologies

Core i9-7940X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 Threadripper 2990WX 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 Threadripper 2990WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s93.867 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 Threadripper 2990WX.

PCIe version3.0no data
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 Threadripper 2990WX 20.27
+24.1%

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 25954
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32193
+24%

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 1455
+20.6%
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 1206

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 10611
+40%
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 7578

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.34 20.27
Recency 1 September 2017 13 August 2018
Physical cores 14 32
Threads 28 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 250 Watt

i9-7940X has 51.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, on the other hand, has a 24.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, 128.6% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7940X in performance tests.


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