The Core i9-7940X is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-13100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-13100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 60 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7940X vs Core i3-13100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
92%
Min 1% FPS
124
92%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, £
£110.97
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.54/FPS
100%
Core i9-7940X vs Core i3-13100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i3-13100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i3-13100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Core i3-13100
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
12 MB
62%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-13100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
| $1,399.00 | MSRP | $134.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
