The Core i9-10900K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-7900X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $180.18 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7900X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- Up to 38% cheaper – $292.79 vs $472.97
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-7900X 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, €
€472.97
61%
Value, €/FPS
€2.43/FPS
64%
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
96%
Min 1% FPS
124
97%
Price, €
€292.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.56/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-7900X 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 i9-10900K vs Core i9-7900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-7900X 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 i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
14 MB
70%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
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 i9-7900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
$547.00 | MSRP | $999.00 |
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 | 10 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 14 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
