Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700 outperforms the cheaper Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-7960X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700 is 2320 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700
- Performs up to 10% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-7960X - 134 vs 122 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i7-14700 - CA$508.99 vs CA$563.99
- Up to 1% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-14700 - CA$4.17 vs CA$4.21 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-14700 - 32 vs 28 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
134
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.21/FPS
99%
Price, CA$
CA$563.99
90%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$563.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 120 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
122
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.17/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$508.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$508.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 121 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700 | vs | Intel Core i9-7960X |
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Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 32 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 165 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |