The Core i9-9940X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7820X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $819.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- Up to 71% cheaper – $341.44 vs $1161.15
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 140 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-7820X 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
29%
Value, €/FPS
€6.2/FPS
30%
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
99%
Min 1% FPS
123
99%
Price, €
€341.44
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.83/FPS
100%
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-7820X 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 i7-7820X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-7820X 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
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
57%
L3 Cache
11 MB
57%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $1,387.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Skylake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 8 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 11 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
