The Core i9-10900K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10940X and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $32.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- Up to 7% cheaper – $416.99 vs $449.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 20 threads
Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-10940X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$449
92%
Value, $/FPS
$2.13/FPS
96%
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
204
97%
Min 1% FPS
140
97%
Price, $
$416.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.04/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-10940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-10940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
71%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
96%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Cascade Lake-X |
125 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 14 |
| 20 | Threads | 28 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
