Compare / Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-9700KF
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-9700KF: which is better?
Core i9-9940X and Core i7-9700KF perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i7-9700KF offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i7-9700KFValue: Core i7-9700KF
Head to head
48%
Gaming performance
46%
59/100
Part score
58/100
209 FPS
Average FPS
202 FPS
≈ $170 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $108 (used)
66/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i9-9940X | Core i7-9700KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 8 |
| Max boost | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 165 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2015 | 2018 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i9-9940XCore i7-9700KF
209average FPS
202average FPS