Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i9-7940X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-10700K and Intel Core i9-7940X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-10700K
- Around 19% higher clock speed: 5.10 GHz vs 4.30 GHz
- Around 14% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 32% lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 165 Watt
- Around 23% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3050 vs 2486
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 5.10 GHz vs 4.30 GHz |
L1 cache | 1 MB vs 64 KB (per core) |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 3050 vs 2486 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-7940X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 6 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 8
- 12 more threads: 28 vs 16
- Around 2% higher maximum core temperature: 102°C vs 100°C
- 7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 20% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 38% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 25944 vs 18777
- Around 51% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 10950 vs 7270
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 14 vs 8 |
Number of threads | 28 vs 16 |
Maximum core temperature | 102°C vs 100°C |
L2 cache | 1024 KB (per core) vs 2 MB |
L3 cache | 19712 KB (shared) vs 16 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 25944 vs 18777 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10950 vs 7270 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-10700K
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-7940X
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-7940X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 3050 | 2486 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 18777 | 25944 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 7270 | 10950 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1153 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 12928 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i9-7940X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Comet Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | Q2'20 | September 2017 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $374 - $387 | $1,399 |
Place in performance rating | 696 | 723 |
Processor Number | i7-10700K | i9-7940X |
Series | 10th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Price now | $1,129.99 | |
Value for money (0-100) | 6.63 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.80 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
L1 cache | 1 MB | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 2 MB | 1024 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 16 MB | 19712 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 102°C |
Maximum frequency | 5.10 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
Number of cores | 8 | 14 |
Number of threads | 16 | 28 |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x9BC5 | |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | |
Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2160@30Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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Configurable TDP-down | 95 Watt | |
Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 3.50 GHz | |
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt | 165 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D | PCG 2017X |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 44 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |