The Core i9-9920X is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700K and it's also a worse value for money, as it's CA$75.11 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9920X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 16% cheaper – CA$404.88 vs CA$479.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9920X vs Core i7-9700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9920X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, CA$
CA$479.99
84%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.58/FPS
81%
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$404.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.1/FPS
100%
Core i9-9920X vs Core i7-9700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9920X vs Core i7-9700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9920X vs Core i7-9700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9920X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
62%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $1,189.00 | MSRP | $385.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
