Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel
61 Overall Score
vs
Dell 7700
Dell
60 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
Dell 7700
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Efficiency
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | Dell 7700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i7 |
| Model | 9940X | 1255U |
| Codename | Skylake | Alder Lake-U |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 14 | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 10 |
| P-cores | — | 2★ |
| E-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 28★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 2.5 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | Intel BGA 1744 |
| PCIe | — | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | 165 | 15★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 55★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Iris Xe 96EU |
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 social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Dell 7700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA20660.002score per dollar
vs
Dell 77000.001score per dollar
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Intel Core i9 9940X wins 8 specs while Dell 7700 wins 10.
