The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9940X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $663.93 cheaper!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- Up to 52% cheaper – $624.95 vs $1288.88
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 28 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 165 vs 180 Watts
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i9-9940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Average FPS
181
97%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, $
$624.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.45/FPS
100%
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$1288.88
48%
Value, $/FPS
$6.89/FPS
50%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i9-9940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i9-9940X in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
88%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$999.00 | MSRP | $1,387.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Whitehaven | Codename | Skylake |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 14 |
32 | Threads | 28 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
