Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900T outperforms Core i9-9940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900T is 1173 days newer than Core i9-9940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900T - 28 vs 24 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900T
- Performs up to 39% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i9-9940X - 164 vs 118 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-9940X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i9-12900T
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-9940X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Single-Core
1459
62.08510638297873%
Multi-Core
10734
87.95476892822025%
Intel Core i9-9940X | vs | Intel Core i9-12900T |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 14 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 14.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
