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Intel Core i9-10940X
Benchmarks & Specs

Name: Intel Core i9-10940X
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.6 (10 reviews)

Last updated: 2026-04-08

Table of Contents

Summary
Benchmarks
Specifications
User Reviews
Popular Comparisons

Summary

The Intel Core i9-10940X comes from the Cascade Lake architecture. It was manufactured using the 14nm process. This processor offers features specifically designed for demanding tasks. We see how many users can benefit from its high core count. With 14 cores and 28 threads, it delivers strong performance for multithreaded applications.

This is especially evident in video editing or complex rendering projects. A key advantage is the support for quad-channel memory. This architecture allows a memory throughput of up to 94 GB/s. This is essential for data-intensive workloads. Furthermore, 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes are available. They offer plenty of scope for the use of multiple graphics cards or fast NVMe storage solutions.

The 19 MB L3 cache complements the package effectively. The Intel Core i9-10940X is a good foundation for workstations. It offers high computing power and comprehensive connectivity. It is a reliable partner for creative professionals.

14 Cores and 28 Threads
Quad-Channel Memory Support
48 PCIe 3.0 Lanes

Benchmarks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance

Rank 267 / 602
In segment Desktop

Multi-core performance

Rank 123 / 573
In segment Desktop

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

24C / 48T · 4.50 GHz

1,270 pts

4C / 8T · 4.30 GHz

1,267 pts

14C / 28T · 4.80 GHz

1,263 pts

6C / 12T · 4.30 GHz

1,262 pts

6C / 6T · 4.30 GHz

1,261 pts

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

12C / 20T · 4.00 GHz

21,568 pts

16C / 32T · 3.50 GHz

21,444 pts

14C / 28T · 4.20 GHz

21,309 pts

14C / 20T · 4.20 GHz

21,216 pts

12C / 24T · 4.10 GHz

20,955 pts

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz

1,570

8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz

1,570

14C / 28T · 4.80 GHz

1,568

6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz

1,564

6C / 12T · 4.30 GHz

1,562

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

16C / 32T · 4.00 GHz

11,830

16C / 32T · 3.60 GHz

11,810

14C / 28T · 4.20 GHz

11,762

18C / 36T · 3.50 GHz

11,708

6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz

11,655

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 4.30 GHz

1,217

4C / 8T · 4.60 GHz

1,216

14C / 28T · 4.80 GHz

1,211

16C / 32T · 3.40 GHz

1,209

6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz

1,206

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

12C / 24T · 4.10 GHz

13,874

16C / 32T · 3.60 GHz

13,838

14C / 28T · 4.20 GHz

13,831

16C / 24T · 3.00 GHz

13,738

8C / 16T · 4.60 GHz

13,620

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 4.50 GHz

203 cb

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

203 cb

14C / 28T · 4.80 GHz

201 cb

8C / 16T · 4.30 GHz

200 cb

8C / 16T · 4.30 GHz

200 cb

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

22C / 44T · 2.60 GHz

3,157 cb

12C / 20T · 4.00 GHz

3,140 cb

14C / 28T · 4.20 GHz

3,117 cb

20C / 40T · 2.80 GHz

3,069 cb

20C / 40T · 2.80 GHz

3,069 cb

More benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries

Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries

V-Ray CPU-Render
251 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,113 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,110 entries

Specifications

At a glance

Property	Value
Family	Intel Core i9 (81)
CPU group	Intel Core i 10000X (4)
Architecture	Cascade Lake
Technology	14 nm
Segment	Desktop
Socket	LGA 2066
Generation	10
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Property	Value
CPU Cores / Threads	14 / 28
Hyperthreading / SMT	✓
Core architecture	normal
Cores:	14x
Frequency:	3.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (14 Cores):	4.20 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache	19.00 MB
Overclocking	Yes

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Property	Value
GPU name	no iGPU
GPU frequency
CUs / Shader	/
Raytracing	✗
Max. displays
Max. GPU Memory
Technology
Release date

NPU AI performance

Property	Value
AI hardware
AI specifications
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory type	Memory bandwidth
DDR4-2933	93.8 GB/s
Property	Value
Max. Memory	256 GB
Memory channels	4
ECC	✗
PCIe	3.0 x 48
PCIe Bandwidth	47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management

Property	Value
TDP	165 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.	86 °C

Technical details

Property	Value
Chip design	Monolithic
AES-NI	✓
Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction set	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release date	Q4/2019
Release price	784 $
Documents	Technical data sheet

User Reviews

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