Intel Core i9-9940X vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8274

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Intel Core i9-9940X or Intel Core i9-9940X – 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 i9-9940X features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9940X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8274 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8274, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i9-9940X Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8274
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9940X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8274 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8274 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
14x Cores 24x
28 Threads 48
14 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9940X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8274 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
4 Memory channels 6
pci PCIe pci
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 240 W watts.
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165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9940X 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 19.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8274 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.8 MB cache.
19.0 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2019
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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Skylake X Refresh Architecture Cascade Lake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 3647
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic