The Core i9-7940X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom II X4 820. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom II X4 820
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7940X vs Phenom II X4 820 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Phenom II X4 820
Sep 1st, 2009
Average FPS
164
88%
Min 1% FPS
111
90%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-7940X vs Phenom II X4 820 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7940X vs Phenom II X4 820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7940X vs Phenom II X4 820 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Phenom II X4 820
Sep 1st, 2009
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
4 MB
21%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2009 |
| $1,399.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Deneb |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
