Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600 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 i5-7600 is 241 days older than Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 65 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600 - 28 vs 4 threads
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i5-7600
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600 | vs | Intel Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 28 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 165 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
