The Core i9-9940X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $117.12 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- Up to 33% cheaper – $243.23 vs $360.35
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, €
€360.35
67%
Value, €/FPS
€1.74/FPS
74%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
190
92%
Min 1% FPS
134
94%
Price, €
€243.23
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.28/FPS
100%
Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-2500K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
6 MB
31%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $13.87 | MSRP | $2.16 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
