Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Core i9-9940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 748 days newer than Core i9-9940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 28 vs 12 threads
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 6% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-9940X - 178 vs 168 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 65 vs 165 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
178
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.06/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$189
100%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9940X | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
Core i9 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
Skylake | Codename | Vermeer |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |