Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) vs. AMD EPYC 8124PN

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) and AMD EPYC 8124PN. Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) vs. AMD EPYC 8124PN Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) AMD EPYC 8124PN
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) AMD EPYC 8124PN
Type Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) AMD EPYC 8124PN
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA2066 Socket Socket SP6
Socket Count - 1P
Thermal Design Power 165 W 100 W
Thermal Specification 102 °C -
PCI Express Revision 3.0 5.0
PCI Express Lanes Qty 44 96
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Optane Memory Supported AMD Infinity Architecture, AMD Infinity Guard
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores 14-core 16-core
Number of Threads 28 threads 32 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3.1 GHz 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 3 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 19.25 MB 64 MB
Cache Memory Details L3 - 19.25 MB L3 - 64 MB
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