Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms Core i9-9940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 480 days older than Core i9-9940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 3% better in Deathloop than Core i9-9940X - 183 vs 178 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 112 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 28 vs 4 threads
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i9-9940X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 28 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 165 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
