Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i9-7940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 1677 days newer than Core i9-7940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 28 vs 24 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 65% better in FIFA 23 than Core i9-7940X - 260 vs 158 FPS
- Consumes up to 9% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 150 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
158
60%
Value, $/FPS
$2.52/FPS
100%
Price, $
$397.83
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $397.83 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 246 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 24 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 150 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |