The EPYC 7642 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7642
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 96 vs 28 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 165 vs 225 Watts
EPYC 7642 vs Core i9-9940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7642
Aug 7th, 2019
Average FPS
182
97%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$1288.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$6.89/FPS
100%
EPYC 7642 vs Core i9-9940X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7642 vs Core i9-9940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7642 vs Core i9-9940X in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7642
Aug 7th, 2019
Cores
48-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
29%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
8%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7642 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 7th, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,387.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Not Available | Codename | Skylake |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
48 | Cores | 14 |
96 | Threads | 28 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
