The Core i9-7920X is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $64.61 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
- Up to 33% cheaper – $130.63 vs $195.24
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7920X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-9700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
185
98%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, €
€130.63
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.7/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€195.24
66%
Value, €/FPS
€1.03/FPS
68%
Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-9700 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 i9-7920X vs Core i7-9700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-9700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $1,199.00 | MSRP | $333.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
