Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel
63 Overall Score
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Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
Intel
65 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 Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Budget
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | Intel Core i9 9980XE | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i9 |
| Model | 9940X | 9980XE |
| Codename | Skylake | Skylake X |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14 | 18★ |
| Threads | 28 | 36★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14 | 18★ |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 | 24.75★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4 | 4 |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48★ |
| TDP | 165 | 165 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
- Strong ai (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong multi thread (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong single thread (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
- Strong ai (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong multi thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong platform (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (77th percentile)
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA20660.049score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v30.037score per dollar
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9980XE
Scores 65 overall, wins 1 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
