Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel Core i7 14700F 20-core LGA1700
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
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
Intel Core i7 14700F 20-core LGA1700
The Intel Core i7-14700F is a powerful 14th Gen Raptor Lake processor that requires a dedicated graphics card and a separate cooler. It is compatible with Z790 motherboards, making it a solid choice for high-performance builds. Users should note the lack of integrated graphics and included cooler.
Pros
- Powerful 14th Gen Raptor Lake performance
- Compatible with Z790 motherboards
Cons
- Requires dedicated graphics card
- Cooler not included
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | Intel Core i7 14700F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i7 |
| Model | 9940X | 14700F |
| Codename | Skylake | Raptor Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14 | 20★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| E-cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | 28 | 28 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14 | 28★ |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 | 33★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | 165 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 219★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
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
Intel Core i7 14700F 20-core LGA1700
- Strong efficiency (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong platform (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong multi thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel Core i7 14700F 20-core LGA1700
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
