Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 2237 days newer than Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 8% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-7960X - 303 vs 280 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Single-Core
1376
46.81864579789044%
Multi-Core
10496
54.33555935186624%
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 |