Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K is 241 days older than the more expensive Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Valheim than Core i9-7940X - 203 vs 200 FPS
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i9-7940X - $230.0 vs $397.83
- Up to 43% better value when playing Valheim than Core i9-7940X - $1.13 vs $1.99 per FPS
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 91 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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FPS
203
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.13/FPS
100%
Price, $
$230
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |