The Core i3-8130U is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-8130U
- Consumes up to 91% less energy – 15 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8130U vs Core i9-9940X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8130U
Feb 13th, 2018
Average FPS
194
96%
Min 1% FPS
134
96%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8130U vs Core i9-9940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8130U vs Core i9-9940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8130U
Feb 13th, 2018
Cores
2-core
14%
L3 Cache
4 MB
21%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8130U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 13th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,387.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Kaby Lake-R | Codename | Skylake-X |
15 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 28 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD 620 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
