Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 1493 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 11% better in Hogwarts Legacy than Core i7-4960X - 88 vs 79 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Hogwarts Legacy
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
88
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.65/FPS
100%
Price, €
€321.4
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
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Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |