The Core i9-7940X is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7500T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $357.26 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7500T
- Up to 88% cheaper – $48.15 vs $405.41
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 79% less energy – 35 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7940X vs Core i5-7500T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€405.41
11%
Value, €/FPS
€2.16/FPS
12%
Core i5-7500T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
180
96%
Min 1% FPS
120
97%
Price, €
€48.15
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Core i9-7940X vs Core i5-7500T 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 i9-7940X vs Core i5-7500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i5-7500T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7500T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
6 MB
31%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
77%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7500T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $1,399.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
