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Core i7-8700K vs Core i9-7960X

Core i7-8700K vs Core i9-7960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$278.01 on Amazon

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Updated 74979 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7960X

2.8 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-7960X X-Series 2.8 Ghz 16-Core Lga 2066 Processor 2.8 16 BX80673I97960X

Buy for CA$709.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74979 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$278.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74979 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-7960X

2.8 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-7960X X-Series 2.8 Ghz 16-Core Lga 2066 Processor 2.8 16 BX80673I97960X

Buy for CA$709.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74979 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 34 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7960X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 7% better in War Thunder than Core i9-7960X - 190 vs 178 FPS
  • Up to 61% cheaper than Core i9-7960X - CA$278.01 vs CA$709.99
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 95 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700K - 32 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of War Thunder.
War Thunder

War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

190

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$278.01

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$278.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74979 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7960X Logo
Core i9-7960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


FPS

178

93.6842105263158%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$709.99

39%

Intel Core i9-7960X X-Series 2.8 Ghz 16-Core Lga 2066 Processor 2.8 16 BX80673I97960X

Buy for CA$709.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74979 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

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Core i9-7960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

61.385289634146346%

Intel Core i9-7960X Logo
Core i9-7960X

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


Single-Core

1376

86.97850821744628%

Multi-Core

10496

100%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i9-7960X

Oct 5th, 2017
Release DateSep 1st, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Coffee LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
12Threads
32
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
95 W
TDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier28.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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