The Core i9-10940X is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $534.27 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 79% cheaper – $145.91 vs $680.18
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 45% less energy – 91 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
189
99%
Min 1% FPS
125
99%
Price, €
€680.18
21%
Value, €/FPS
€3.59/FPS
21%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€145.91
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
100%
Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-7700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
