Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA 1155
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 i5 2400 4-core LGA 1155
The Intel Core i5-2400 is widely praised as a budget-friendly CPU that delivers strong performance, especially when paired with a dedicated graphics card. Users highlight its overclocking potential, low power consumption, and efficient operation, though the stock cooler is considered lackluster. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the price, with minor caveats about cooling and motherboard compatibility.
Pros
- Budget-friendly price
- Good overclocking potential
- Low power consumption
- Efficient performance
- Works well with dedicated GPU
Cons
- Stock cooler is lackluster
- Not meant for overclocking
- Requires manual voltage adjustment
- Motherboard compatibility issues
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | Intel Core i5 2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9940X | 2400 |
| Codename | Skylake | Sandy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 4 |
| Threads | 28★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | — | 21★ |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | — | 2.0 |
| TDP | 165 | 95★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
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 i5 2400 4-core LGA 1155
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (35th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
No current pricing available
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA 1155
Verdict
Scores 62 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.
