AMD Ryzen 3 7440U vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

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AMD Ryzen 3 7440U or AMD Ryzen 3 7440U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2023 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP8 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 7440U Name AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD Ryzen 9
6 Generation 4
AMD Ryzen 7040 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
8 Threads 24
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 12
4x Zen 4 Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U uses the AMD Radeon 740M Graphics, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X does not have integrated graphics.
1.2 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2023 Release date --
12 Direct X --
AMD Radeon 740M Graphics GPU name
4 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
4 Execution units --
10 Generation --
2.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology AI specifications --
AMD Ryzen AI AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR5-5600, LPDDR5X-7500 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
30 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q3/2023 Release date Q4/2020
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Phoenix (Zen 4) Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
4 nm Technology 7 nm
FP8 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 549 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
 
 

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