Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
Lenovo
54 Overall Score
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Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
67 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Intel Core i9-9940X delivers outstanding performance for demanding tasks like 4K video editing, 3D modeling, and streaming. Users rave about its speed, ample PCIe lanes, and quad-channel memory support. However, a few verified buyers received faulty units or were disappointed by the lack of Meltdown fix in silicon, and the high price draws some criticism. Overall, it's a powerhouse for professional creative work, but reliability and value are concerns.
Pros
- Exceptional multi-core performance
- Fast 4K video rendering
- Ample PCIe lanes (44)
- Quad-channel memory support
- Low temperatures under load
Cons
- High price
- Risk of DOA units
- Meltdown vulnerability not fixed
- Potential BIOS compatibility issues
Performance 9
Price 8
Reliability 2
Vulnerability 1
Pcie lanes 2
Cooling 4
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: | Intel Core i9 9940X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i9 |
| Model | 4650U | 9940X |
| Codename | Renoir | Skylake |
| Class | laptop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 14★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12 | 28★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3 | 14★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 19.25★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 4★ |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| TDP | 15★ | 165 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Integrated Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
- Strong ai (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
No current pricing available
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9940X
Scores 62 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.
