Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i9-9960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 1824 days newer than Core i9-9960X.
Advantages of Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-14700K - 32 vs 28 threads
Advantages of Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 42% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i9-9960X - 108 vs 76 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-9960X | vs | Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 16 | Cores | 20 |
32 | Threads | 28 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
