Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA2066
Intel
62 Overall Score
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AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 4-core AM4
AMD
62 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 Ryzen 5 2400G 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9940X | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9940X | 2400G |
| Codename | Skylake | Raven Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 28★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 4 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | AM4 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8★ |
| TDP | 165 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 |
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
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (66th percentile)
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9940X 14-core LGA20660.049score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 4-core AM41.141score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 4-core AM4 offers 23.3x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Intel Core i9 9940X wins 8 specs while AMD Ryzen 5 2400G wins 6.