The Core i9-7940X is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7940X vs Core i5-12600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
89%
Min 1% FPS
124
90%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€193.01
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
100%
Core i9-7940X vs Core i5-12600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i5-12600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
96%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
71%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $1,399.00 | MSRP | $289.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
