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Core i9-11900K vs Core i9-7940X

Core i9-11900K vs Core i9-7940X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for $265 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7940X

3.1 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-7940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for $425 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for $265 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-7940X

3.1 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-7940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for $425 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-11900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-11900K is 1292 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7940X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K

  • Performs up to 8% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i9-7940X - 195 vs 181 FPS
  • Up to 38% cheaper than Core i9-7940X - $265.0 vs $425.0
  • Up to 42% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i9-7940X - $1.36 vs $2.35 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-11900K - 28 vs 16 threads
This is a free version of Crysis 3 Remastered.
Crysis 3 Remastered

Crysis 3 Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

195

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.36/FPS

100%

Price, $

$265

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for $265 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7940X Logo
Core i9-7940X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


FPS

181

92%

Value, $/FPS

$2.35/FPS

57%

Price, $

$425

62%

Intel Core i9-7940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

Buy for $425 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Intel Core i9-7940X Logo
Core i9-7940X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

10948

100%

Intel Core i9-7940X Logo
Core i9-7940X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


Single-Core

1370

57%

Multi-Core

9923

90%

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo

Intel Core i9-11900K

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Intel Core i9-7940X Logo

Intel Core i9-7940X

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateSep 1st, 2017
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Rocket LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
14
16Threads
28
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
125 W
TDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
35.0x
Multiplier31.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-11900K or Core i9-7940X

Crysis 3 Remastered, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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