Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 2237 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - CA$507.99 vs CA$609.99
- Up to 11% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-14700K - CA$3.1 vs CA$3.49 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 7% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i9-7960X - 175 vs 164 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
164
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.1/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$507.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$507.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 39 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
175
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.49/FPS
88%
Price, CA$
CA$609.99
83%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$609.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 38 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7960X | vs | Intel Core i7-14700K |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 20 |
32 | Threads | 28 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
165 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |