Intel Core i9-7920X vs Intel Core i9-7940X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i9-7920X or Intel Core i9-7920X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-7920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i9-7940X features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7940X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Core i 7000X Group Intel Core i 7000X
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i9-7920X Name Intel Core i9-7940X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-7920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7920X is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-7940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7940X is 3.1 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
12 CPU Cores 14
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12x Cores 14x
24 Threads 28
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-7920X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-7940X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-7920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-7940X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2017
1189 $ Release price 1399 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake X Architecture Skylake X
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
53446
53446
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
45772
45772

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
26338
26338
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
23625
23625

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
12964
12964
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
11498
11498

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
10425
10425
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
9881
9881

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
4876
4876
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
4876
4876

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
2849
2849
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
2438
2438

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
1410
1410
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
1410
1410

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
1133
1133
Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
1133
1133

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
188
188
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
188
188

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
121.7
121.7
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
120.9
120.9

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7940X
14C 28T @ 3.1 GHz
31.2
31.2
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
26.7
26.7