Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel
62 Overall Score
vs
Intel Xeon Gold 5512U 28-core LGA 4677
Intel
75 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
Intel Xeon Gold 5512U 28-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | Intel Xeon Gold 5512U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 9940X | 5512U |
| Codename | Skylake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14 | 28★ |
| Threads | 28 | 56★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 4 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 | 52.5★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 80★ |
| TDP | 165★ | 185 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 185★ |
| 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)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Intel Xeon Gold 5512U 28-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong multi thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel Xeon Gold 5512U 28-core LGA 4677
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Xeon Gold 5512U
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
