Intel Core i9-10940X vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-10940X and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10940X
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 1 month(s) later
- 8 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 6
- 16 more threads: 28 vs 12
- Around 18% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
- Around 56% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 20% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 17% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2669 vs 2274
- 2.1x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 27860 vs 13517
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 7 Oct 2019 vs September 2018 |
Number of cores | 14 vs 6 |
Number of threads | 28 vs 12 |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz vs 3.9 GHz |
L1 cache | 896 KB vs 576 KB |
L2 cache | 14 MB vs 3 MB |
L3 cache | 19.25 MB vs 16 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2669 vs 2274 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 27860 vs 13517 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 10% higher maximum core temperature: 95°C vs 86°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- 2.5x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 165 Watt
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Maximum core temperature | 95°C vs 86°C |
Manufacturing process technology | 12 nm vs 14 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-10940X
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Core i9-10940X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1176 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 13529 | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2669 | 2274 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 27860 | 13517 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 11222 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-10940X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Cascade Lake | Zen |
Launch date | 7 Oct 2019 | September 2018 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $784 | |
Place in performance rating | 685 | 892 |
Processor Number | i9-10940X | |
Series | Intel Core X-series Processors | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO Desktop Processors |
Status | Launched | |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Family | AMD Ryzen PRO Processors | |
OPN Tray | YD260BBBM6IAF | |
OS Support | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.30 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
L1 cache | 896 KB | 576 KB |
L2 cache | 14 MB | 3 MB |
L3 cache | 19.25 MB | 16 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 12 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 86°C | 95°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
Number of cores | 14 | 6 |
Number of threads | 28 | 12 |
64 bit support | ||
Die size | 192 mm | |
Transistor count | 4800 million | |
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Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4 |
Supported memory frequency | 2933 MHz | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | AM4 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 65 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | Not included |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 48 | |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) |