Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 1525 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 i5-12600KF - 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 31% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i9-7940X - 158 vs 121 FPS
- Up to 59% cheaper than Core i9-7940X - $116.14 vs $281.51
- Up to 68% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i9-7940X - $0.82 vs $2.58 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
158
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.82/FPS
100%
Price, €
€128.91
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |