The Core i7-9700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-920 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $129.74 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-920
- Up to 66% cheaper – $67.56 vs $197.30
Core i7-9700 vs Core i7-920 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€197.3
34%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
38%
Core i7-920
Nov 17th, 2008
Average FPS
166
88%
Min 1% FPS
112
90%
Price, €
€67.56
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700 vs Core i7-920 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9700 vs Core i7-920 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700 vs Core i7-920 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-920
Nov 17th, 2008
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.67 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
2.93 GHz
62%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-920 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| $333.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
