Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs i9-9900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.73
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
16.93
+23.3%

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS outperforms Core i9-9900X by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking542387
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.07no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency7.8757.22
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Hawk Point (2024)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)16 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$989no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache640 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache10 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 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
SocketFCLGA2066FP7
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. 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 i9-9900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 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 i9-9900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 780M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-9900X 13.73
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 16.93
+23.3%

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.

i9-9900X 21815
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 26897
+23.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.73 16.93
Recency 8 October 2018 16 April 2024
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 28 Watt

i9-9900X has 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, on the other hand, has a 23.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 489.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9900X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9900X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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