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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i9-10940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 747 days newer than Core i9-10940X.
Advantages of Core i9-10940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 28 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 8% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i9-10940X - 223 vs 207 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Intel Core i9-10940X Desktop Processor 14 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W, BX8069510940X
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i9-10940X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-10940X | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i7 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 12 |
28 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i9-10940X or Core i7-12700K
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