The Core i7-3940XM is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3940XM
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 55 vs 120 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Core i7-3940XM vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3940XM
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
191
77%
Min 1% FPS
134
79%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Jan 6th, 2025
Average FPS
249
100%
Min 1% FPS
170
100%
Price, $
$599
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.4/FPS
100%
Core i7-3940XM vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3940XM vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3940XM vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3940XM
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
6%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
71%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Jan 6th, 2025
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3940XM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 6th, 2025 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $599.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Granite Ridge |
55 W | Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
