Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel
65 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 X-Series 9800X 8-core LGA 2066
Intel
62 Overall Score
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | Intel Core i7 X-Series 9800X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i7 |
| Model | 9940X | 9800X |
| Codename | Skylake | Skylake X |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 8 |
| Threads | 28★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 16.5 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA 2066 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 44★ |
| TDP | 165 | 165 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
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)
Intel Core i7 X-Series 9800X 8-core LGA 2066
- Strong platform (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong ai (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel Core i7 X-Series 9800X 8-core LGA 2066
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9940X
Scores 65 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 23 specs.
