Core i9-10940XvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Intel Core i9-10940X is a high-core-count workstation CPU from a few generations back, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a modern, multi-threading beast for heavy professional workloads.
Core i9-10940X
Cascade Lake-X · 14 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins decisively with far more cores and faster performance, leaving the Core i9-10940X in the dust.
For budget/value buyers, the older Core i9-10940X is the smarter pick if you find it cheap, though the Threadripper 7970X offers much more for the price.
The Core i9-10940X is the right choice when you need a working X299 platform with existing LGA2066 hardware and don't require extreme multi-core speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-10940X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 17 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-10940X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i9-10940X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 253% faster than the Core i9-10940X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-10940X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i9-10940X is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.