The Core i9-9940X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9800X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9800X
The Core i9-9940X is better in every way
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-9800X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
99%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-9800X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Very High
1920x1080
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Maximum
1920x1080
+2
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High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
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Epic
1920x1080
+4
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-9800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-9800X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
57%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
86%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $1,387.00 | MSRP | $589.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Skylake-X |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 8 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 16.5 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
