The Core i9-9940X is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $1071.06 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700T
- Up to 92% cheaper – $90.09 vs $1161.15
- 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 i9-9940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-7700T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€1161.15
7%
Value, €/FPS
€6.2/FPS
8%
Core i7-7700T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
98%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, €
€90.09
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.49/FPS
100%
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-7700T 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 i9-9940X vs Core i7-7700T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-7700T 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
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $1,387.00 | 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 | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
