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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8086K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8086K is 277 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 11% better in F1 23 than Core i9-7940X - 240 vs 217 FPS
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i9-7940X - $148.43 vs $219.36
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8086K - 28 vs 12 threads
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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Intel Core i9-7940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8086K | vs | Intel Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
Jun 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i7 40th | Collection | Core i9 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 14 |
| 12 | Threads | 28 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 165 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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