Ryzen 5 5600X vs i9-9940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9940X
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.62
+27.9%
Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.78

Core i9-9940X outperforms Ryzen 5 5600X by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking356539
Place by popularitynot in top-10016
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.2926.67
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency10.1120.06
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,387$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5600X has 404% better value for money than i9-9940X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600X 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2812
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3337
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size484 mm22x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperature88 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600X 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 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600X. 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 i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600X 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 i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600X. 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 i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600X.

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.

i9-9940X 17.62
+27.9%
Ryzen 5 5600X 13.78

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.

i9-9940X 27995
+27.9%
Ryzen 5 5600X 21888

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.

i9-9940X 1459
Ryzen 5 5600X 2113
+44.8%

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.

i9-9940X 10316
+18.8%
Ryzen 5 5600X 8686

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.62 13.78
Recency 19 October 2018 5 November 2020
Physical cores 14 6
Threads 28 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

i9-9940X has a 27.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 133.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9940X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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