Intel Core i7-11700T vs Intel Core i9-10940X

Processor comparisons 18-03-2021

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a choice after reading the full tests Intel Core i7-11700T vs Intel Core i9-10940X and see which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, video editing, rendering, programming, streaming. Here is useful information from various benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like MATLAB, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, SuperPi, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Prime95, RealBench, Blender, Blender, AIDA64, UserBenchmark, VeraCrypt, DaVinci Resolve Studio, WPrime, Dolphin Emulator, 7zip, Furmark, Gears 5, Handbrake, GeekBench 6, 5.2, PCMark 10, PassMark, 3DMark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Apex Legends
Fallout 76
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Overwatch
Borderlands 3
Halo Infinite
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Grand Theft Auto V
Red Dead Redemption 2
Valorant
Last Man Standing
Death Stranding
DOOM: Eternal
Cyberpunk 2077
Fortnite
Watch Dogs Legion
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Rainbow Six Siege
Valheim

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-10940X or Intel Core i7-11700T.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-11700T

57%

Core i9-10940X

58%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-10940X is 1% better than Core i7-11700T. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-11700T

55%

Core i9-10940X

59%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Horizon Zero Dawn, DOTA 2A, Half-Life: Alyx, Control, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Battlefield V, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 4, Metro Exodus, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), League of Legends (LOL), Monster Hunter World, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	97.0	104.3
Valorant	110.3	118.5
Cyberpunk 2077	61.8	66.4
Apex Legends	103.7	111.4
Call of Duty Warzone	82.7	88.9
Overwatch	89.3	96.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	76.1	81.8
DOOM Eternal	55.1	59.2
Warzone	86.0	92.4
Assassin's Creed	92.6	99.5
Valheim	91.5	98.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-11700T

153%

Core i9-10940X

24%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-11700T is more energy efficient than the Core i9-10940X as it consumes less power: 35W vs. 165W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, video rendering or video editing, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-11700T	Intel Core i9-10940X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	239	201
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2285	3117
Cinbench 20 Single-core	558	442
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5121	7609
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1455	1263
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	13552	21309

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-11700T	Intel Core i9-10940X
Single-Core	3247	2704
Multi-Core	24722	29374

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-11700T	Intel Core i9-10940X
Single-Core	1614	1226
Multi-Core	8864	15950

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-11700T	Intel Core i9-10940X
Announcement date	January 20, 2021	October 01, 2019
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1200	FCLGA2066
Core name	Rocket Lake	Cascade Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	11	10
Turbo Frequency	4.6 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	1.4 MHz	3.3 MHz
Cores	8	14
Threads	16	28
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s DMI3
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	8200 millions	9200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	35 W	165 W
Memory type	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory	128 Gb	256 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200
Memory bandwidth	50 GB/s	94 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	19.25 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-10940X is 57% better than Core i7-11700T in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-10940X has 6 more core than Core i7-11700T. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-11700T is better: 10
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-10940X is better: 26
Although it should be understood that all the number in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i7-11700T and Intel Core i9-10940X before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i7-11700T specs and review.

• Intel Core i9-10940X specs and review.