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Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-14700K

Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-14700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-9940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-9940X X-series Prozessor (19,25M Cache, bis zu 4,50 GHz)

Buy for 839 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 152 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-14700K Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for 408.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 151 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-9940X X-series Prozessor (19,25M Cache, bis zu 4,50 GHz)

Buy for 839 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 152 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for 408.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 151 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-14700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9940X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-14700K is 1824 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9940X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K

  • Performs up to 31% better in Dota 2 than Core i9-9940X - 269 vs 206 FPS
  • Up to 51% cheaper than Core i9-9940X - €408.99 vs €839.0
  • Up to 63% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i9-9940X - €1.52 vs €4.07 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Dota 2.
Dota 2

Dota 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

206

76%

Value, €/FPS

€4.07/FPS

37%

Price, €

€839

48%

Intel Core i9-9940X X-series Prozessor (19,25M Cache, bis zu 4,50 GHz)

Buy for 839 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 152 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

269

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.52/FPS

100%

Price, €

€408.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-14700K Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for 408.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 151 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1459

49%

Multi-Core

10734

55%

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo

Intel Core i9-9940X

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Intel Core i7-14700K Logo

Intel Core i7-14700K

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i9CollectionCore i7
SkylakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14Cores
20
28Threads28
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.6 GHz
165 WTDPNot Available
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
33.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-9940X or Core i7-14700K

Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking

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