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Core i5-7600K vs Core i9-7960X

Core i5-7600K vs Core i9-7960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for CA$248.62 on Amazon

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Intel Core i9-7960X

2.8 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-7960X X-Series 2.8 Ghz 16-Core Lga 2066 Processor 2.8 16 BX80673I97960X

Buy for CA$709.99 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for CA$248.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7960X

2.8 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-7960X X-Series 2.8 Ghz 16-Core Lga 2066 Processor 2.8 16 BX80673I97960X

Buy for CA$709.99 on Amazon

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Updated 10 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7600K is 241 days older than the more expensive Core i9-7960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i9-7960X - 210 vs 207 FPS
  • Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-7960X - CA$248.62 vs CA$709.99
  • Up to 66% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i9-7960X - CA$1.18 vs CA$3.43 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 91 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 32 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Escape From Tarkov.
Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

210

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.18/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$248.62

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for CA$248.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7960X Logo
Core i9-7960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


FPS

207

98%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.43/FPS

34%

Price, CA$

CA$709.99

35%

Intel Core i9-7960X X-Series 2.8 Ghz 16-Core Lga 2066 Processor 2.8 16 BX80673I97960X

Buy for CA$709.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i9-7960X Logo
Core i9-7960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1507

100%

Multi-Core

4226

40%

Intel Core i9-7960X Logo
Core i9-7960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


Single-Core

1376

91%

Multi-Core

10496

100%

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo

Intel Core i5-7600K

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Intel Core i9-7960X Logo

Intel Core i9-7960X

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Sep 1st, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Kaby LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
16
4Threads
32
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
91 W
TDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
38.0x
Multiplier28.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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