Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 24-core LGA1851
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 Ultra 7 270K Plus 24-core LGA1851
The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is widely praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, strong multi-core capabilities, and efficient power draw. Users highlight its gaming and productivity performance, often comparing it favorably to previous Intel generations and even AMD counterparts. However, a few verified buyers report instability when enabling XMP and the 200S boost, leading to blue screens, though many find workarounds or run at stock settings. Overall, sentiment is very positive, with most recommending the CPU for its value and performance.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong multi-core performance
- Efficient power draw and low temps
- Great for gaming and productivity
- Good overclocking headroom
Cons
- Instability with XMP and 200S boost
- Requires new motherboard
- High platform cost (CPU + motherboard)
- Limited upgrade path on socket
- No cooler included in box
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core Ultra 7 |
| Model | 9940X | 270K |
| Codename | Skylake | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14 | 24★ |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 28★ | 24 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14 | 40★ |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 | 36★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24★ |
| TDP | 165 | 125★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 250★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
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 Ultra 7 270K Plus 24-core LGA1851
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong single thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
