The Core i9-10940X is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9600
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-10940X vs Core i5-9600
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-9600
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i5-9600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i5-9600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-9600
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
9 MB
47%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Cascade Lake-X | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 6 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
