The Core i7-7820X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-960 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $145.94 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-960
- Up to 43% cheaper – $195.50 vs $341.44
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-960 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€341.44
57%
Value, €/FPS
€1.83/FPS
63%
Core i7-960
Oct 20th, 2009
Average FPS
168
90%
Min 1% FPS
113
92%
Price, €
€195.5
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-960 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-960 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-960 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
11 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-960
Oct 20th, 2009
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.46 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7820X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-960 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 20th, 2009 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Bloomfield |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
11 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
