Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7800X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7800X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900K is 480 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7800X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7800X
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i9-9900K - CA$274.99 vs CA$649.0
- Up to 55% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i9-9900K - CA$1.36 vs CA$3.02 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K
- Performs up to 6% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-7800X - 215 vs 202 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7800X - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
202
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.36/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$274.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$274.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 146 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
215
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.02/FPS
45%
Price, CA$
CA$649
42%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$649 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 146 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7800X | vs | Intel Core i9-9900K |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |