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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-10940X

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-10940X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i9-10940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Processore Intel Core serie X i9-10940X a 14 core con 3.3 GHz (fino a 4,8 GHz con Turbo Boost 3.0, processore LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (999PND)

Buy for 1,138.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5280 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Processore Intel Core serie X i9-10940X a 14 core con 3.3 GHz (fino a 4,8 GHz con Turbo Boost 3.0, processore LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (999PND)

Buy for 1,138.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5280 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10940X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 747 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10940X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 26% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i9-10940X - 159 vs 126 FPS
  • Up to 74% cheaper than Core i9-10940X - €298.0 vs €1138.18
  • Up to 79% better value when playing Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i9-10940X - €1.87 vs €9.03 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10940X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10940X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 28 vs 20 threads
This is a free version of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

159

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.87/FPS

100%

Price, €

€298

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Core i9-10940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

126

79%

Value, €/FPS

€9.03/FPS

20%

Price, €

€1138.18

26%

Processore Intel Core serie X i9-10940X a 14 core con 3.3 GHz (fino a 4,8 GHz con Turbo Boost 3.0, processore LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (999PND)

Buy for 1,138.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5280 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Core i9-10940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i9-10940X Logo
Core i9-10940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1562

61%

Multi-Core

10769

78%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i9-10940X Logo

Intel Core i9-10940X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 19th, 2019
Core i7CollectionCore i9 Extreme
Alder LakeCodenameCascade Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
14
20Threads
28
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 W
TDP165 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier33.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i9-10940X

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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