The Core i9-9940X is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 3900X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 24 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 3900X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 36% less energy – 105 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9940X vs Ryzen 9 3900X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
97%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Ryzen 9 3900X
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock
Core i9-9940X vs Ryzen 9 3900X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9940X vs Ryzen 9 3900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Ryzen 9 3900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Ryzen 9 3900X
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
12-core
86%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| $1,387.00 | MSRP | $499.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Skylake | Codename | Matisse |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 12 |
28 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
