Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel
62 Overall Score
vs
AMD EPYC 4545P 16-core AM5
AMD
73 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 EPYC 4545P 16-core AM5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | AMD EPYC 4545P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | EPYC |
| Model | 9940X | 4545P |
| Codename | Skylake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14 | 16★ |
| Threads | 28 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 | 64★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | AM5 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 64★ |
| TDP | 165 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 180★ |
| 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
AMD EPYC 4545P 16-core AM5
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Winner: AMD EPYC 4545P
Scores 73 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 24 specs.