Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) and AMD Ryzen 9 7900. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare overall performance, cache sizes, RAM, power efficiency, architecture, but also other key features of both processors and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the processor that best fits your needs and expectations.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Type Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA2066 Socket Socket AM5
Manufacturing Process - 5 nm
Thermal Design Power 165 W 65 W
Thermal Specification 102 °C 95 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 5.0
PCI Express Lanes Qty 44 28
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 Ryzen Master Utility, AMD EXPO Technology, AMD RyzenTechnologies, "Zen 4" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Number of Threads 28 threads 24 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 5.4 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 19.25 MB 64 MB
Cache Memory Details L3 - 19.25 MB L1 - 768 KB
L2 - 12 MB
L3 - 64 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Type - Radeon Graphics
Base Frequency - 400 MHz
Max Dynamic Frequency - 2.2 GHz
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i9 7940X X-series (7th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Included Accessories - AMD Wraith Prism
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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