AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Intel Core i9-7940X

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General info

Comparing Core i9-7940X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking324252
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money3.7510.00
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Zen+ (2018−2020)
Release date30 May 2017 (6 years old)6 August 2018 (5 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$1,299
Current price$1899 (1.4x MSRP)$1150 (0.9x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 167% better value for money than i9-7940X.

Technical specs

Core i9-7940X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2848
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache896 KB2.25 MB
L2 cache14 MB12 MB
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die size484 mm2213 mm2
Maximum core temperature102 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data19200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierYesYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7940X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 configuration11 (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 2970WX. 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+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i9-7940X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 2970WX are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
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 2970WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

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 2970WX.

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
16.86

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Core i9-7940X by 15% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i9-7940X 25964
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 29949
+15.3%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Core i9-7940X by 15% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i9-7940X 1370
+10.9%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 1235

Core i9-7940X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX by 11% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i9-7940X 9923
+34%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 7407

Core i9-7940X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX by 34% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 16.86 19.45
Recency 30 May 2017 6 August 2018
Physical cores 14 24
Threads 28 48
Cost $1399 $1299
Boost clock speed 3100 4200
Base clock speed 3100 3000
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 250 Watt

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7940X in performance tests.


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