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Core i9-10940X
14 cores · 28 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on FCLGA2066.
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Cores
14
Threads
28
Boost
4.8 GHz
L3 cache
19.25 MB
TDP
165W
Socket
FCLGA2066
Performance breakdown
Gaming17
Productivity16
Single-core18
Multi-core58
Power efficiency14
Lab scores
Performance score17
Cores14
Threads28
Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p37 fps
1440p30 fps
4K20 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Cascade Lake-X
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA2066
- Release year
- 2019
- Total cores
- 14
- Threads
- 28
- Integrated graphics
- None
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.3 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.8 GHz
- L1 cache
- 896 KB
- L2 cache
- 14 MB
- L3 cache
- 19.25 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-2933
- Max capacity
- 256 GB
- Channels
- 4
- Max bandwidth
- 94 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 165W
- Max temperature
- 86°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the sheer core count for heavy workstation tasks. The common gripe is the enormous heat output, requiring a very serious cooler.
Pros
- Plays nice with high-speed memory kits
- Rips through heavy multitasking workloads
- Stays stable under all-core loads
- Pairs well with older X299 motherboards
Cons
- A 165W cooler is mandatory
- Huge power draw under full load
- Aging platform with no upgrade path
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i9-10940X
A fourteen-core Intel HEDT processor that runs hot and demands a pricey motherboard for its niche workstation appeal.
Get it if you need a high-end workstation CPU for heavy multi-tasking and content creation on an older platform. Skip it if you want modern gaming performance or a cheaper, faster upgrade path with newer sockets.
Buy it if…
- You need tons of PCIe lanes for fast storage and GPUs.
- You want maximum multi-core performance for heavy video rendering.
- You are building a workstation that demands high memory bandwidth.
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