Intel Core i9-10940X vs Intel Core i9-9960X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-10940X and Intel Core i9-9960X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10940X
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
- Around 1% higher maximum core temperature: 86°C vs 85°C
- 2x more maximum memory size: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Around 2% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1176 vs 1158
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2669 vs 2617
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 7 Oct 2019 vs October 2018 |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz vs 4.40 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 86°C vs 85°C |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB vs 128 GB |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1176 vs 1158 |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2669 vs 2617 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9960X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 14
- 4 more threads: 32 vs 28
- Around 14% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 14% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 14% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 6% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 14294 vs 13529
- Around 10% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30618 vs 27860
- Around 17% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 13076 vs 11222
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 16 vs 14 |
Number of threads | 32 vs 28 |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 896 KB |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) vs 14 MB |
L3 cache | 22 MB (shared) vs 19.25 MB |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 14294 vs 13529 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 30618 vs 27860 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 13076 vs 11222 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-10940X
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9960X
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i9-10940X | Intel Core i9-9960X |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1176 | 1158 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 13529 | 14294 |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2669 | 2617 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 27860 | 30618 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 11222 | 13076 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-10940X | Intel Core i9-9960X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Cascade Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | 7 Oct 2019 | October 2018 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $784 | |
Place in performance rating | 686 | 619 |
Processor Number | i9-10940X | i9-9960X |
Series | Intel Core X-series Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.30 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
L1 cache | 896 KB | 64K (per core) |
L2 cache | 14 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
L3 cache | 19.25 MB | 22 MB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 86°C | 85°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
Number of cores | 14 | 16 |
Number of threads | 28 | 32 |
64 bit support | ||
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 4 |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 165 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | PCG 2017X |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 48 | 44 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | 2 |
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |