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Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-8700K

Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-8700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 142.04 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 142.04 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54331 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-8700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9940X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-8700K is 379 days older than the more expensive Core i9-9940X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700K - 28 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i9-9940X - 389 vs 372 FPS
  • Up to 82% cheaper than Core i9-9940X - $127.96 vs $730.42
  • Up to 83% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i9-9940X - $0.37 vs $2.18 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 95 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

372

95.62982005141389%

Value, €/FPS

€2.18/FPS

16.972477064220183%

Price, €

€810.77

17%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

389

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

100%

Price, €

€142.04

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 142.04 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54331 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1459

92.22503160556258%

Multi-Core

10734

100%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

60.024222098006334%

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo

Intel Core i9-9940X

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Intel Core i7-8700K

Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
Core i9CollectionCore i7
SkylakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores6
28
Threads12
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
165 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

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