The Core i9-9960X is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 1700X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 1700X
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen 7 1700X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Ryzen 7 1700X
Mar 2nd, 2017
Average FPS
180
97%
Min 1% FPS
120
98%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen 7 1700X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen 7 1700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen 7 1700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 1700X
Mar 2nd, 2017
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
| $1,684.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Skylake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
22 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
