The Core i9-9940X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4670K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $349.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4670K
- Up to 87% cheaper – $50.00 vs $399.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 49% less energy – 84 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-4670K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$399.99
12%
Value, $/FPS
$2.13/FPS
13%
Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-4670K 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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+2
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High
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+1
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Very High
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High
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-4670K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-4670K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-4670K
Jun 2nd, 2013
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
6 MB
31%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| $1,387.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Skylake | Codename | Haswell |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
