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Core i9-10940X vs Ryzen 9 3900XT

Core i9-10940X vs Ryzen 9 3900XT: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-10940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Intel Core i9-10940X Desktop Processor 14 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W, BX8069510940X

Buy for $820 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349044 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $450 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349044 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Intel Core i9-10940X Desktop Processor 14 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W, BX8069510940X

Buy for $820 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349044 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $450 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349044 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 3900XT outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10940X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 3900XT is 262 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10940X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10940X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT - 28 vs 24 threads

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

  • Performs up to 1% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-10940X - 172 vs 170 FPS
  • Up to 45% cheaper than Core i9-10940X - $450.0 vs $820.0
  • Up to 46% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-10940X - $2.62 vs $4.82 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i9-10940X - 105 vs 165 Watts
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Core i9-10940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

170

98.83720930232558%

Value, $/FPS

$4.82/FPS

54.356846473029044%

Price, $

$820

54%

Intel Core i9-10940X Desktop Processor 14 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W, BX8069510940X

Buy for $820 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349044 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


FPS

172

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.62/FPS

100%

Price, $

$450

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $450 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349044 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Core i9-10940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Core i9-10940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1562

90.34123770965876%

Multi-Core

10769

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


Single-Core

1729

100%

Multi-Core

10030

93.13771009378773%

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo

Intel Core i9-10940X

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Jul 7th, 2020
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionRyzen 9
Cascade LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores12
28
Threads24
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
165 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
39.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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