The Core i9-9900KS is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-9940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 23% less energy – 127 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 16 threads
Core i9-9900KS vs Core i9-9940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
96%
Min 1% FPS
124
97%
Price, $
$1288.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$6.89/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900KS vs Core i9-9940X 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 i9-9900KS vs Core i9-9940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900KS vs Core i9-9940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
57%
L3 Cache
16 MB
83%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
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
82%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$513.00 | MSRP | $1,387.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake |
127 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 14 |
| 16 | Threads | 28 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
