Intel Core i9-10940X Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-03-31

The Intel Core i9-10940X was released in Q4/2019 and has 14 cores. The processor can process 28 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 2066. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i9-10940X achieved a result of 1,211 points (single-core) or 13,831 points (multi-core).

CPU lineage
In this classification you can see to which group of processors the Intel Core i9-10940X belongs. We also show the direct predecessor and successor of Intel Core i9-10940X.
Name:	Intel Core i9-10940X
Family:	Intel Core i9 (78)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 10000X (4)
Architecture:	Cascade Lake
Segment:	Desktop / Server
Generation:	10
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10940X has 14 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10940X is 3.30 GHz (4.80 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	14 / 28
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	14x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	3.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (14 Cores):	4.20 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10940X has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i9-10940X has the no iGPU installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (-- shaders).

GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i9-10940X supports a maximum of 256 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 93.8 GB/s.

DDR4-2933	93.8 GB/s
Max. Memory:	256 GB
Memory channels:	4 (Quad Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 48
PCIe Bandwidth:	47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management The Intel Core i9-10940X has a TDP of 165 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	165 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	86 °C

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i9-10940X is made in 14 nm and has 19.00 MB cache.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 2066
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	19.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release date:	Q4/2019
Release price:	784 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i9-10940X
14C 28T @ 3.30 GHz (4.80 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-10940X have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	1271
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz	1270
	AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	1267
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.80 GHz	1263
	AMD Ryzen 7 4980U 8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz	1262
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz	1262
	Intel Core i5-8600K 6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz	1261

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-12700 12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz	21568
	Intel Core i7-12700F 12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz	21568
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	21444
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz	21309
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz	21216
	Intel Core i7-13650HX 14C 20T @ 4.40 GHz	20999
	Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) 14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz	20983

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	1217
	AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE 8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz	1217
	Intel Core i3-10320 4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz	1216
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.80 GHz	1211
	AMD EPYC 7F32 8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz	1211
	Intel Xeon W-3265 24C 48T @ 4.60 GHz	1211
	AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 8C 16T @ 4.15 GHz	1210

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-14500HX 14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz	13944
	AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz	13874
	Intel Xeon Gold 6226R 16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz	13838
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz	13831
	Intel Core i7-12800HX 16C 24T @ 2.00 GHz	13824
	Intel Core i7-12850HX 16C 24T @ 2.00 GHz	13824
	Intel Core i5-13600HX 14C 20T @ 4.40 GHz	13816

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.


	Intel Core i7-10850H 6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz	1571
	Intel Core i7-9700 8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz	1570
	Intel Core i7-9700F 8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz	1570
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.80 GHz	1568
	Intel Xeon E-2246G 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	1568
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz	1568
	Intel Core i7-10870H 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1565

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.


	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	11830
	Intel Core i9-7960X 16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz	11810
	Intel Xeon W-3245M 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	11766
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz	11762
	Intel Core i9-7980XE 18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz	11708
	Intel Xeon W-3245 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	11698
	AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	11655

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	28090
	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz	28084
	Intel Xeon W-2275 14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz	28033
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz	28029
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz	27996
	AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz	27996
	Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz	27988

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-9600K 6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz	204
	Intel Core i7-10700T 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	203
	Intel Core i7-8700 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	203
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.80 GHz	201
	Intel Core i9-10900T 10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz	201
	Intel Xeon E-2176G 6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz	201
	Intel Core i5-10500 6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz	201

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD EPYC 7401 24C 48T @ 2.80 GHz	3156
	AMD EPYC 7401P 24C 48T @ 2.80 GHz	3156
	Intel Core i7-12700 12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz	3140
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz	3117
	Intel Xeon Gold 6138F 20C 40T @ 2.80 GHz	3069
	Intel Xeon Gold 6138 20C 40T @ 2.80 GHz	3069
	Intel Xeon Gold 6138T 20C 40T @ 2.80 GHz	3069

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (SC)
586 entries

Cinebench R23 (MC)
565 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,488 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,461 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,755 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,703 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,392 entries

V-Ray CPU-Render
249 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,106 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,101 entries

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