Product Comparison: Intel Core i9-7900X vs Intel Core i9-7940X
General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i9-7900X
Core i9-7940X
Origin
China
China
About the Product
This processor has 10 cores that run at a nominal clock speed of 3.3 GHz, and 4.3 GHz in Turbo Boost mode. Of the features, it is worth highlighting a 4-channel DDR4 memory controller and an unlocked multiplier.
Experience extreme performance that makes gameplay so realistic that the line between game and reality is blurred. The Intel Core i9-7940X processor has a multiplier unlocked for extra headroom.
Package Size
Height
4.33 in.
4.57 in.
Weight
1.3 lbs.
1.3 lbs.
Width
3.98 in.
Depth
1.73 in.
Details
Socket
FCLGA2066
FCLGA2066
Lithography
14 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Skylake
Skylake
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i9-7900X CPU Processor
- It was my first processor installation and I had no issues.
- Install was a snap, watch a video if you're worried about it. Great socket.
- Installation was normal. Amazing socket type.
- The processor itself is great. Installation was easy.
- Easy to install and a very fast gaming CPU for the money.
Intel Core i9-7940X CPU Processor
- Installation was like any other LGA 2066.
- It was not hard to install it connected very well.
- It's easy to install, supported by most motherboards.
- Easy install, works great, and stable.
- Excellent - just what we ordered. Easy to install.
Technical Specifications
CPU Threads
20
28
Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
3.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
4.3 GHz
Max TDP
140 W
165 W
Max Temperature
95 °C
102 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
CPU Cores
14
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i9-7900X CPU Processor
- Video editing is very fast with this CPU, render times are very impressive.
- Super fast and running cool. Great processor.
- It's fast, reliable and cooler than the previous i7, also very easily overclockable.
- Super fast CPU, in water cooling it and it stays really cool with everything I throw at it.
- Blazing fast speeds. Easily overclockable with the right setup.
Intel Core i9-7940X CPU Processor
- With a good cooling system, this CPU can easily be clocked up on a per core basis.
- Everything is fast and responsive as it should be and I have lots of overclocking headroom.
- This is lightning fast on multi-core intensive processes.
- The CPU is fast and works great.
- Extremely fast CPU runs at 50 degrees no overheating.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
320 kB
448 kB
L2 Cache Size
10000 kB
14000 kB
L3 Cache Size
13750 kB
19250 kB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
4
4
Max Memory Bandwidth
85 GB/s
85 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i9-7900X CPU Processor
- Paired with 2666mhz DDR4 memory.
- Excellent amounts of cache for a comfortable game.
- Excellent amount of cache. Handles everything I throw at it perfectly.
- Superior processor capabilities. Works great with DDR4 memory.
Intel Core i9-7940X CPU Processor
- Very fast CPU and memory. Great processor.
- Very fast processor and pretty good price. Good memory support.
- You can now take a high frequency memory for this processor.
- Very fast, and runs cool. And has great cache capacity.
- Cache is enough for whatever I throw at it.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manual
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