Intel · 2017
Intel Core i9-7940X CPU
The Intel Core i9-7940X is a 14-core, 28-thread desktop processor from Intel's Skylake-X microarchitecture, released in September 2017.
The Intel Core i9-7940X is a high-end desktop processor based on the Skylake-X microarchitecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It features 14 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.1 GHz and a boost clock of 4.3 GHz. The CPU includes 19.25 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4-2666 memory across four channels, but does not support ECC memory. It has a TDP of 165 W and uses the FCLGA2066 socket. The processor provides 44 PCIe 3.0 lanes and supports instruction sets including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, and AVX-512. The multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. It was launched with an MSRP of $1399 and is compatible with Intel X299 chipset motherboards.
Benchmarks
| Blender Open Data score | 264.61 samples/min |
|---|---|
| Nero Score AI | 2,307 images/min |
| Nero Score AVC encode | 1,661 fps |
Specifications
| Microarchitecture unverified | Skylake-X |
|---|---|
| Cores | 14 |
| Threads | 28 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 19.25 MB |
| Process node unverified | 14 nm |
| TDP / base power | 165 W |
| Socket | FCLGA2066 |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 |
| Memory channels | 4 |
| ECC memory support | No |
| Integrated graphics unverified | None |
| PCIe lanes (CPU) | 44 |
| PCIe version | 3.0 |
| Instruction sets | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 |
| Unlocked multiplier unverified | Yes |
| Release date | 2017-09 |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Launch MSRP unverified | 1399 USD |