The Core i9-9940X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-9940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-9940X vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
87%
Min 1% FPS
110
89%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9940X vs Phenom X3 8650 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9940X vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Phenom X3 8650 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
21%
L3 Cache
2 MB
10%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $1,387.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Skylake | Codename | Toliman |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 3 |
28 | Threads | 3 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
