Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 972 days newer than Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-10900K - 28 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 5% better in Battlefield V than Core i9-7940X - 251 vs 239 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
251
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.9/FPS
100%
Price, €
€476.59
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
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Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 20 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |