i9-9940X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.55
+5.3%
Core i9-9940X
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.62

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms Core i9-9940X by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking323356
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.445.29
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i9
Power efficiency9.7510.11
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$899$1,387

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 60% better value for money than i9-9940X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3228
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3533
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data88 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X 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)
SocketSocket TR4FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-2666
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data44

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 18.55
+5.3%
i9-9940X 17.62

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 29459
+5.2%
i9-9940X 27995

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 1263
i9-9940X 1459
+15.5%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 8504
i9-9940X 10316
+21.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.55 17.62
Recency 13 August 2018 19 October 2018
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 28
Chip lithography 12 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 165 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a 5.3% higher aggregate performance score, 14.3% more physical cores and 14.3% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

i9-9940X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 9.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X.


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