Intel Core i9-9940X | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9940X or MediaTek Dimensity 1080 - 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 was released in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 10xx (2) |
9 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
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 MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
14 | Cores | 8 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU 3.0 |
-- | AI specifications | MediaTek APU 3.0 @ 4.5 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
GPU frequency | -- | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
Technology | 6 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9940X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
44 | PCIe lanes | -- |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
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 MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is --. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
92 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9940X has a 19.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
14 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
1387 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
Unknown | Unknown |