Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700 outperforms Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-14700 is 2320 days newer than Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700
- Performs up to 14% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-7940X - 190 vs 167 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-14700
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Single-Core
1370
50.38617138653917%
Multi-Core
9923
60.46185717767487%
Intel Core i7-14700 | vs | Intel Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 14 |
| 28 | Threads | 28 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 165 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
