CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 87.1%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 43.7% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz has the highest core count with 14 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz
Release Date
Q3 2017
Market Position
440th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs871st fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs146th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
9700X
4,652
3.10GHz
2,486
Multi-Thread Performance
9700X
37,308
3.10GHz
25,954
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz
3.10GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-7940X CPU @ 3.10GHz, Intel Core i9-7940X CPU @ 3.10GHz
3.10GHz
⚡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
3.1 GHz
3.10GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
4.3 GHz
3.10GHz
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
14 Threads: 28
3.10GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
FCLGA2066
3.10GHz
⚡TDP
65 W
9700X
165 W
3.10GHz
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X
L1 Instruction Cache: 14 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 14 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 14 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB
3.10GHz
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.