Intel Core i9-9940X | Intel Pentium N3700 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9940X or Intel Pentium N3700 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-9940X has 14 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9940X was released in Q4/2018. The Intel Pentium N3700 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Pentium N3700 was released in Q2/2015. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | Intel Pentium J3000/N3700 (3) |
9 | Generation | 7 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Braswell |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-7940X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9940X is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz). The Intel Pentium N3700 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz (2.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium N3700 |
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.40 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 16 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9940X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Pentium N3700 can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium N3700 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 4 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 2.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-9940X has a TDP of 165 W, that of the Intel Pentium N3700 is 6 W. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium N3700 |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
92 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9940X has a 19.00 MB cache, while the Intel Pentium N3700 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium N3700 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | BGA 1170 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q2/2015 |
1387 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Intel Pentium N3700 |
Unknown | Unknown |