The Core i9-9940X is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9900KS, it's also the same value for money, as it's only $98.20 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- Up to 21% cheaper – $360.35 vs $458.55
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 23% less energy – 127 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9940X vs Core i9-9900KS for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
97%
Min 1% FPS
143
97%
Price, €
€360.35
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.74/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
148
100%
Price, €
€458.55
78%
Value, €/FPS
€2.15/FPS
81%
Core i9-9940X vs Core i9-9900KS 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 i9-9900KS in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i9-9900KS 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
82%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
57%
L3 Cache
16 MB
83%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 28th, 2019 |
| $13.87 | MSRP | $5.13 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Coffee Lake-R |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 127 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 8 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
