Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900X is 654 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7700.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i9-9900X - CA$261.88 vs CA$774.0
- Up to 66% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-9900X - CA$2.15 vs CA$6.29 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900X - 65 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900X
- Performs up to 1% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-7700 - 123 vs 122 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700 - 20 vs 8 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
122
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.15/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$261.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$261.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 113 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
123
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$6.29/FPS
34%
Price, CA$
CA$774
33%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$774 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 113 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700 | vs | Intel Core i9-9900X |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 165 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |