Intel Core i9-9940X vs Intel Xeon w7-2475X

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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 w7-2475X features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w7-2475X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-9940X Name Intel Xeon w7-2475X
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Xeon W-2400
9 Generation 12
 
 

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 w7-2475X has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w7-2475X is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
14x Cores 20x
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
14 CPU Cores 20
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
28 Threads 40
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9940X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w7-2475X 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 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 153.6 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 4
No ECC Yes
 
 

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 225 W watts.
None TDP up 270 W
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 225 W
92 °C Tjunction max 94 °C
 
 

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 w7-2475X is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 37.5 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2018 Release date Q1/2023
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 4677
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
19.0 MB L3-Cache 37.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Skylake X Refresh Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
1387 $ Release price 1789 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 10 nm