Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-9900 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9940X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-9900 is 186 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900 - 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900
- Performs up to 2% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-9940X - 255 vs 250 FPS
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-9940X - $339.0 vs $970.7
- Up to 66% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-9940X - $1.33 vs $3.88 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 65 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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In Stock
Updated 2788 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
255
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.33/FPS
100%
Price, $
$339
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 2788 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9940X | vs | Intel Core i9-9900 |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 8 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |