Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14400 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 i5-14400 is 2320 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 i5-14400 - 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14400
- Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-7940X - 182 vs 171 FPS
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i9-7940X - $153.89 vs $219.36
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 5
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Single-Core
1370
55.80448065173116%
Multi-Core
9923
80.50462437124777%
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i5-14400 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
165 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |