Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i9-9940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1112 days newer than Core i9-9940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 28 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 10% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i9-9940X - 238 vs 217 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
238
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.06/FPS
100%
Price, €
€251.82
100%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Single-Core
1459
57.6451995258791%
Multi-Core
10734
78.38469402658099%
Intel Core i9-9940X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 12 |
28 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |