Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7940X outperforms Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-7940X is 1951 days newer than Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Performs up to 14% better in New World than Core i5-3450 - 114 vs 100 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450 - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Consumes up to 53% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 77 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
100
87%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.09/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$208.96
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$208.96 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 216 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i5-3450 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 77 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |