The Core i9-10940X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$900.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- Up to 72% cheaper – CA$350.00 vs CA$1250.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 53% less energy – 77 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-3770K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1250
28%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$6.61/FPS
31%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
91%
Min 1% FPS
115
92%
Price, CA$
CA$350
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.03/FPS
100%
Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-3770K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-3770K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-3770K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $313.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
