The Core i9-7940X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-950, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $338.50 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-950
- Up to 92% cheaper – $28.00 vs $366.50
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-950 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$366.5
7%
Value, $/FPS
$1.95/FPS
8%
Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-950 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 i7-950 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-950 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-950
Jun 2nd, 2009
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
99%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2009 |
| $1,399.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Skylake | Codename | Bloomfield |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
