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Core i9-7940X vs Core i5-12500

Core i9-7940X vs Core i5-12500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 245.11 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 154.2 on Amazon

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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 245.11 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 154.2 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12500 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12500 is 1586 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7940X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12500 - 28 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500

  • Performs up to 7% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i9-7940X - 144 vs 135 FPS
  • Up to 37% cheaper than Core i9-7940X - $138.92 vs $220.82
  • Up to 41% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i9-7940X - $1.07 vs $1.82 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 65 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
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 i9-7940X Logo
Core i9-7940X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


FPS

135

93.75%

Value, €/FPS

€1.82/FPS

58.791208791208796%

Price, €

€245.11

62%

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

Buy for 245.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44029 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

144

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.07/FPS

100%

Price, €

€154.2

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 154.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44028 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


Single-Core

1370

59.281696235395934%

Multi-Core

9923

100%

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2311

100%

Multi-Core

9079

91.49450770936208%

Intel Core i9-7940X Logo

Intel Core i9-7940X

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Intel Core i5-12500

Sep 1st, 2017Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i5
SkylakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores6
28
Threads12
3.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
165 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
31.0x
Multiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

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