Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs i9-9920X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 165 Watt
15.84
+3%
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
15.38

Core i9-9920X outperforms Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking430454
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency9.0951.98
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Hawk Point (2024)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)16 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,189no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
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 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size484 mm2178 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 i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 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 i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. 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 i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 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 i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. 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 i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.

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.

i9-9920X 15.84
+3%
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 15.38

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.

i9-9920X 25163
+3%
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 24431

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.84 15.38
Recency 19 October 2018 16 April 2024
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 28 Watt

i9-9920X has a 3% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

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

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.

Note that Core i9-9920X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9920X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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