CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 72.2%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 51.2% advantage
  • The Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz has the highest core count with 14 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
218th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs63rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2017
Market Position
440th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs871st fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs146th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
4,281
3.10GHz
2,486

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
39,246
3.10GHz
25,954

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz
3.10GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-7940X CPU @ 3.10GHz, Intel Core i9-7940X CPU @ 3.10GHz
3.10GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
3.1 GHz
3.10GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.3 GHz
3.10GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
14 Threads: 28
3.10GHz
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
FCLGA2066
3.10GHz
⚡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
165 W
3.10GHz
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600KF
L1 Instruction Cache: 14 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 14 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 14 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB
3.10GHz

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-7940X @ 3.10GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.