Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900X outperforms Core i7-2960XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9900X is 2602 days newer than Core i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 67% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900X - 55 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900X
- Performs up to 6% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-2960XM - 136 vs 128 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2960XM - 20 vs 8 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
136
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.76/FPS
100%
Price, €
€511.32
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 124 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i9-9900X |
---|---|---|
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 165 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |