In Control, the Core i7-9800X is same performance as the Core i9-9940X. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $520 cheaper!
Core i7-9800X
- Up to 40% cheaper – $768.88 vs $1288.88
- Up to 40% cheaper
- Up to 40% better value in Control – $3.08 vs $5.17/FPS
- Up to 40% better value in Control
Core i9-9940X
No clear advantages
Control FPS Calculator
Core i7-9800X vs Core i9-9940X: Comparison of performance and price
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
249 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
163 FPS
100%
Price, $
$768.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.08/FPS
100%
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
249 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
163 FPS
100%
Price, $
$1288.88
59%
Value, $/FPS
$5.17/FPS
60%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i9-9940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i9-9940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
57%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
86%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-9800X Oct 19th, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i9-9940X Oct 19th, 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Released | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$589.00 | MSRP | $1,387.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA2066 | Socket | LGA2066 |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2666 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
