Intel Core i9-9940X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 14C / 14T
Clock: 3.3 - 4.4 GHz
Socket: LGA2066
TDP: 165W
Price: $1285.22 from Amazon
Intel Core i9-9940X
Cores
14C / 14T
Clock
3.3 - 4.4 GHz
Socket
LGA2066
TDP
165W
Best price from Amazon
$1285.22
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Overview
The Intel Core i9-9940X offers 14 cores and 14 threads. Clocks run from 3.3GHz base to 4.4GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2066 socket with a 165W TDP — about 11.8W per core. 25MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $1285.22, which lands it among premium options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 165 W |
| CPU Cores | 14 |
| Socket | LGA2066 |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Threads | 14 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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