i9-9940X vs i9-7960X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7960X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
18.90
+3.4%

Core i9-7960X outperforms Core i9-9940X by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9940X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking324347
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.175.45
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core i9
Power efficiency10.4410.10
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699$1,387

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-9940X has 72% better value for money than i9-7960X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9940X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3228
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data33
L1 cache1 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperature98 °C88 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9940X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9940X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++

Security technologies

Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9940X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9940X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9940X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9940X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4444

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-7960X 18.90
+3.4%
i9-9940X 18.28

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-7960X 28923
+3.4%
i9-9940X 27975

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-7960X 1308
i9-9940X 1465
+12%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-7960X 10332
+0.3%
i9-9940X 10297

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.90 18.28
Recency 30 May 2017 19 October 2018
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 28

i9-7960X has a 3.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 14.3% more physical cores and 14.3% more threads.

i9-9940X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9940X.


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