The Core i5-14500HX is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-7940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-14500HX
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 67% less energy – 55 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 20 threads
Core i5-14500HX vs Core i9-7940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14500HX
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
228
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
205
90%
Min 1% FPS
143
92%
Price, $
$300
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.46/FPS
100%
Core i5-14500HX vs Core i9-7940X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14500HX vs Core i9-7940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14500HX vs Core i9-7940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14500HX
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14500HX | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,399.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1964 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake-HX | Codename | Skylake-X |
55 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 14 | Cores | 14 |
| 20 | Threads | 28 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
