Atom x7835RE vs i9-9940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9940X
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.62
+233%
Atom x7835RE
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 12 Watt
5.29

Core i9-9940X outperforms Atom x7835RE by a whopping 233% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9940X and Atom x7835RE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3561188
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.29no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.1141.72
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Amston Lake (2024)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,387$127

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9940X and Atom x7835RE 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads288
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache896 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache14 MB2 MB (per module)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature88 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9940X and Atom x7835RE 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
SocketFCLGA2066Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9940X and Atom x7835RE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9940X and Atom x7835RE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9940X and Atom x7835RE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9940X and Atom x7835RE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 32EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9940X and Atom x7835RE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes449

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.

i9-9940X 17.62
+233%
Atom x7835RE 5.29

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.

i9-9940X 27995
+233%
Atom x7835RE 8400

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.62 5.29
Recency 8 October 2018 8 April 2024
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 28 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 12 Watt

i9-9940X has a 233.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

Atom x7835RE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1275% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9940X is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x7835RE in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9940X is a desktop processor while Atom x7835RE is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9940X and Atom x7835RE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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