Introduction

Maximize Performance
Whether you are working on your latest feature film or the next episode of a YouTube* series, the unlocked Intel® CoreT X-series processors are designed to scale to your performance needs by using the two fastest cores at higher frequencies and up to 18 cores when extreme mega tasking is required. Experience extreme performance, immersive 4K visuals, high speed storage and memory, and the latest technological advancements - all designed to get you from planning to final product faster than ever.

Power Your Creativity
Spend more time creating and less time waiting. The Intel® Core X-series processor can handle your most demanding workload. Upload and edit your 360° videos quickly and experience VR videos-all in stunning 4K. There are no limits to what you can create on your new computer.

Mega-Task to the Extreme
When creating your best work, you need the most responsive technology to handle multiple, CPU-intensive tasks at once. With an Intel® Core X-series processor, you can edit your video, render 3D effects, and compose the soundtrack simultaneously without compromising your computer's performance.

Overclock with Confidence
The Intel® CoreT X-series processor family is unlocked to provide additional headroom. New features include the ability to overclock each core individually, AVX ratio controls for more stability, and VccU voltage control for extreme scenarios. Combined with tools like Intel's Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU) and Extreme Memory Profile (Intel® XMP), you have a powerful kit for maximizing performance.

Intel® Smart Cache
Improve efficiency with Intel® Smart Cache technology. All cores now have access to the entire last-level cache, pre-fetching data before requests are made. Intel® Smart Cache also features a new power-saving feature that dynamically flushes memory based on demand or during periods of inactivity, ensuring your applications keep up with your demands.

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Increase your computer's processing power. Available on Intel® Core X-series processors, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies your processor's two fastest cores and directs your most critical workloads there2. With improved single-threaded performance, you to get the best performance possible out of your computer.

Specifications

Processor family	Intel Core X-series
Processor frequency	3.1 GHz
Processor cores	14
Processor socket	LGA 2066
Component for	PC
Box	Yes
Processor model	i9-7940X
Processor threads	28
System bus rate	8 GT/s
Processor operating modes	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core X-series
Processor cache	19.25 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Compatible chipsets	Intel X299
Processor boost frequency	4.3 GHz
Bus type	DMI3
Processor codename	Skylake
Memory channels supported by processor	Quad
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	128 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	2666 MHz
ECC supported by processor	No
Memory voltage supported by processor	1.2 V
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	165 W
Execute Disable Bit	Yes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	44
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0,AVX-512,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
Processor package size	52.5 x 45
Scalability	1S
CPU configuration (max)	1
Embedded options available	No
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2017X
Processor ARK ID	126695
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes
Intel 64	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes
Conflict Free processor	Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0	Yes
Intel® OptaneT Memory Ready	Yes
Launch date	Q3'17
Status	Announced