The Core i9-7940X is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-5960X and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $44.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-5960X
- Up to 15% cheaper – $255.05 vs $300.00
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 140 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-5960X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
483
100%
Min 1% FPS
362
100%
Price, $
$300
85%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
85%
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
477
99%
Min 1% FPS
358
99%
Price, $
$255.05
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.53/FPS
100%
Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-5960X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-5960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-5960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
96%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
8-core
57%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
80%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-5960X |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
$1,399.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Skylake-X | Codename | Haswell-E |
165 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 8 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |