Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel
62 Overall Score
vs
Intel Celeron G3900 2-core LGA1151
Intel
25 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 Celeron G3900 2-core LGA1151
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Budget
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | Intel Celeron G3900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Celeron |
| Model | 9940X | G3900 |
| Codename | Skylake | Skylake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 2 |
| Threads | 28★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 2 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1151 |
| TDP | 165 | 51★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 510 |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
- Strong ai (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Intel Celeron G3900 2-core LGA1151
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ai (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average efficiency (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average single thread (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9940X
Scores 62 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 22 specs.