Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K is 2237 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - $290.89 vs $458.44
- Up to 21% better value when playing Valorant than Core i5-14600K - $0.42 vs $0.53 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-14600K - 28 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 24% better in Valorant than Core i9-7940X - 960 vs 772 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
772
80%
Value, €/FPS
€0.42/FPS
100%
Price, €
€322.89
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €322.89 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14104 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
960
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.53/FPS
79%
Price, €
€508.87
63%
FPS Winner
Buy for €508.87 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14103 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i5-14600K |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 14 |
28 | Threads | 20 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
165 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |