Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel
62 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 4-core AM4
AMD
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Gaming
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9940X | 1400 |
| Codename | Skylake | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 4 |
| Threads | 28★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | AM4 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| TDP | 165 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
- Strong ai (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong single thread (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 4-core AM4
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA20660.026score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 4-core AM40.223score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 4-core AM4 offers 8.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9940X
Scores 62 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 22 specs.