The Core i9-9900 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7820X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $259.83 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- Up to 43% cheaper – $341.44 vs $601.27
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9900 vs Core i7-7820X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€601.27
56%
Value, €/FPS
€3.16/FPS
58%
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
98%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, €
€341.44
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.83/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900 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 i9-9900 vs Core i7-7820X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900 vs Core i7-7820X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
11 MB
69%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
$423.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
65 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 11 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
