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Core i7-2700K vs Core i9-7920X

Core i7-2700K vs Core i9-7920X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K CPU Used 4-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 8M 95W LGA1155

Buy for CA$135.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W (Tray)

Buy for CA$600.75 on Amazon

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Updated 76 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K CPU Used 4-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 8M 95W LGA1155

Buy for CA$135.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W (Tray)

Buy for CA$600.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

190

95%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.71/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$135.68

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2700K CPU Used 4-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 8M 95W LGA1155

Buy for CA$135.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


FPS

200

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3/FPS

23%

Price, CA$

CA$600.75

22%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W (Tray)

Buy for CA$600.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

48%

Multi-Core

2264

24%

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


Single-Core

1364

100%

Multi-Core

9102

100%

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Intel Core i7-2700K

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Intel Core i9-7920X

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Sep 10th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Sandy BridgeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
8Threads
24
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
95 W
TDP140 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
35.0x
Multiplier29.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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