AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs Intel Core i9-10940X

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision by looking at the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs Intel Core i9-10940X tests and decide which is better for games or normal use for streaming, programming, rendering, machine learning, video editing. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like DaVinci Resolve Studio, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Blender, Blender, UserBenchmark, AIDA64, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Handbrake, PassMark, WPrime, Furmark, VeraCrypt, PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator, RealBench, MATLAB, Gears 5, 7zip, SuperPi, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 3DMark, Prime95.
   And how good the processors are in games:

DOOM: Eternal
Grand Theft Auto V
Fortnite
Watch Dogs Legion
Last Man Standing
Fallout 76
Valorant
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Apex Legends
Rainbow Six Siege
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Halo Infinite
Borderlands 3
Cyberpunk 2077
Red Dead Redemption 2
Overwatch
Death Stranding
Valheim

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-10940X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

58%

Core i9-10940X

58%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

60%

Core i9-10940X

59%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Metro Exodus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), Hitman 3, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Battlefield V, Half-Life: Alyx, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Ghostrunner, Forza Horizon 4, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, DOTA 2A, Horizon Zero Dawn, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	106.0	104.3
Valorant	120.5	118.5
Cyberpunk 2077	67.5	66.4
Apex Legends	113.3	111.4
Call of Duty Warzone	90.4	88.9
Overwatch	97.6	96.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	83.1	81.8
DOOM Eternal	60.2	59.2
Warzone	94.0	92.4
Assassin's Creed	101.2	99.5
Valheim	100.0	98.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

15%

Core i9-10940X

24%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-10940X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990X as it consumes less power: 250W vs. 165W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	Intel Core i9-10940X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	168	201
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2982	3117
Cinbench 20 Single-core	410	442
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6721	7609
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1033	1263
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18752	21309

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	Intel Core i9-10940X
Single-Core	2262	2704
Multi-Core	26548	29374

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	Intel Core i9-10940X
Single-Core	1125	1226
Multi-Core	17679	15950

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	Intel Core i9-10940X
Announcement date	August 13, 2018	October 01, 2019
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	TR4	FCLGA2066
Core name	Colfax	Cascade Lake
Architecture	Zen+	x86
Generation	2	10
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.3 MHz
Cores	32	14
Threads	64	28
Bus rate		8 GT/s DMI3
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	9200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	250 W	165 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory		256 Gb
Memory Frequency	2933
Memory bandwidth		94 GB/s
L1 cache	3MB
L2 cache	16MB
L3 cache	64MB	19.25 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD299XAZUIHAF YD299XAZAFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is 2% better than Core i9-10940X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has 18 more core than Core i9-10940X. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is better: 21
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-10940X is better: 16
Although it should be realized that all the figures in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X and Intel Core i9-10940X before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X specs and review.

• Intel Core i9-10940X specs and review.