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Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-7940X

Core i7-13700K vs Core i9-7940X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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Cooler Master NR200P MAX Mini-ITX Case, Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 565.68 on Amazon

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Updated 5733 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7940X

3.1 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-7940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for 322.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5734 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Cooler Master NR200P MAX Mini-ITX Case, Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 565.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5733 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7940X

3.1 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-7940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for 322.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5734 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-7940X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 1852 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-7940X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 10% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i9-7940X - 149 vs 135 FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X

  • Up to 43% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $290.89 vs $509.62
  • Up to 37% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-13700K - $2.39 vs $3.8 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-13700K - 28 vs 24 threads
This is a free version of The Last of Us Part I.
The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

149

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.8/FPS

62%

Price, €

€565.68

57%

FPS Winner

Cooler Master NR200P MAX Mini-ITX Case, Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 565.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5733 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7940X Logo
Core i9-7940X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


FPS

135

90%

Value, €/FPS

€2.39/FPS

100%

Price, €

€322.89

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-7940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for 322.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5734 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i9-7940X Logo
Core i9-7940X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

Intel Core i9-7940X Logo
Core i9-7940X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


Single-Core

1370

48%

Multi-Core

9923

56%

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo

Intel Core i7-13700K

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Intel Core i9-7940X Logo

Intel Core i9-7940X

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateSep 1st, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores14
24Threads
28
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
125 W
TDP165 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
34.0x
Multiplier31.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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