The Core i9-10900K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7820X, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $122.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- Up to 26% cheaper – $341.44 vs $463.96
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-7820X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€463.96
73%
Value, €/FPS
€2.39/FPS
77%
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
96%
Min 1% FPS
123
96%
Price, €
€341.44
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.83/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-7820X 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 i9-10900K vs Core i7-7820X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-7820X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
11 MB
55%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
$547.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 11 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
