Ryzen 5 7600 vs i9-9940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9940X
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
18.28
+3.3%

Core i9-9940X outperforms Ryzen 5 7600 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 7600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking347370
Place by popularitynot in top-10064
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.4554.43
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.1024.83
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)14 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,387$229

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 7600 has 899% better value for money than i9-9940X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 7600 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 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size484 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature88 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno dataCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 7600 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
SocketFCLGA2066AM5
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 7600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-5125 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
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 7600 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 7600 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 7600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200
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 Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 7600.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4424

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 18.28
+3.3%
Ryzen 5 7600 17.70

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 27975
+3.2%
Ryzen 5 7600 27095

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 1465
Ryzen 5 7600 2747
+87.5%

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 10297
Ryzen 5 7600 12223
+18.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.28 17.70
Recency 19 October 2018 14 January 2023
Physical cores 14 6
Threads 28 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

i9-9940X has a 3.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 133.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 7600.


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