Question 1

How does the performance of the Intel Core i9-10940X compare to other processors in the 10th Gen Cascade Lake series?

Accepted Answer

The Intel Core i9-10940X has 14 cores and 28 threads with a base clock speed of 3.3 GHz and a Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency of up to 4.8 GHz, similar to other processors in the series like the i9-10980XE which has more cores (18/36) but a slightly lower base clock speed (3.0 GHz). All processors in this series support up to 48 PCI Express 3.0 lanes and have four-channel DDR4-2933 memory support.

Question 2

Can the Intel Core i9-10940X be overclocked, and if so, what kind of performance improvement can be expected?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Intel Core i9-10940X is unlocked for overclocking.

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