i5-13600K vs i9-7940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7940X
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
16.34
Core i5-13600K
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
23.86
+46%

Core i5-13600K outperforms Core i9-7940X by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking400211
Place by popularitynot in top-1006
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.3661.82
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core i5
Power efficiency9.3712.48
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13600K has 1740% better value for money than i9-7940X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2820
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache896 KB768 KB
L2 cache14 MB8 MB
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size484 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature102 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt125 W, 181 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7940X and Core i5-13600K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4420

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-7940X 16.34
i5-13600K 23.86
+46%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-7940X 25963
i5-13600K 37899
+46%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-7940X 1455
i5-13600K 2702
+85.7%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-7940X 10607
i5-13600K 15107
+42.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.34 23.86
Recency 30 May 2017 27 September 2022
Threads 28 20
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 125 Watt

i9-7940X has 40% more threads.

i5-13600K, on the other hand, has a 46% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 32% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7940X in performance tests.


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