i5-14600KF vs Ryzen 9 7940H

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7940H
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
18.04
Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.66
+36.7%

Core i5-14600KF outperforms Ryzen 9 7940H by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i5-14600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking340205
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.26
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency48.7518.66
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2023 (1 year ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i5-14600KF 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm10 nm
Die size178 mm2257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors25,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i5-14600KF 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 configuration11
SocketFP81700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i5-14600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i5-14600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i5-14600KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i5-14600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 780MN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i5-14600KF.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

Ryzen 9 7940H 18.04
i5-14600KF 24.66
+36.7%

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.

Ryzen 9 7940H 28660
i5-14600KF 39175
+36.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.04 24.66
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 20
Chip lithography 4 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 9 7940H has a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

i5-14600KF, on the other hand, has a 36.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

The Core i5-14600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 7940H in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 9 7940H is a notebook processor while Core i5-14600KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i5-14600KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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