Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7920X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-7920X is 2148 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-7920X - CA$135.68 vs CA$600.75
- Up to 76% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i9-7920X - CA$0.71 vs CA$3.0 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-7920X - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7920X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7920X
- Performs up to 5% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-2700K - 200 vs 190 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 24 vs 8 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
190
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.71/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$135.68
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$135.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 75 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017
FPS
200
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3/FPS
23%
Price, CA$
CA$600.75
22%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$600.75 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 76 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2700K | vs | Intel Core i9-7920X |
---|---|---|
Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 10th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 140 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |