Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-7960X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 972 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 5% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-7960X - 223 vs 212 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 125 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - CA$483.99 vs CA$699.84
- Up to 27% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-10900K - CA$2.28 vs CA$3.14 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-10900K - 32 vs 20 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
223
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.14/FPS
72%
Price, CA$
CA$699.84
69%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$699.84 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13412 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
212
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.28/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$483.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$483.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13412 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10900K | vs | Intel Core i9-7960X |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 32 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 165 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |