Xeon 6369P vs Core i9-9940X
Xeon 6369P
Core i9-9940X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6369P
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9940X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6369P | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6369P | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6369P and Core i9-9940X
Xeon 6369P
The Xeon 6369P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 28,213 points. Launch price was $606.
Core i9-9940X
The Core i9-9940X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,088 points. Launch price was $1,387.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6369P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-9940X offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Core i9-9940X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6369P versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9940X — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6369P (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon 6369P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-9940X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6369P scores 28,213 against the Core i9-9940X's 28,088 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon 6369P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6369P vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-9940X.
| Feature | Xeon 6369P | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 28+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+20% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+25% | 19.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,213 | 28,088 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 14,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,600 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6369P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-9940X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 on the Xeon 6369P versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i9-9940X — the Xeon 6369P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon 6369P) vs 4 (Core i9-9940X). PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon 6369P) vs 44 (Core i9-9940X) — the Core i9-9940X offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6369P | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 44+120% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-9940X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i9-9940X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon 6369P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-9940X). Primary use case: Xeon 6369P targets Workstation / AI Inference, Core i9-9940X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon 6369P rivals Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Xeon 6369P | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation / AI Inference | Workstation |
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