Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-7900X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 1039 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-7900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 0% better in Control than Core i9-7900X - 203 vs 202 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $301.86 vs $321.73
- Up to 6% better value when playing Control than Core i9-10900K - $1.66 vs $1.76 per FPS
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
203
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.76/FPS
94%
Price, €
€357.12
93%
FPS Winner
Buy for €357.12 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2212 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
202
99%
Value, €/FPS
€1.66/FPS
100%
Price, €
€335.06
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €335.06 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2212 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10900K | vs | Intel Core i9-7900X |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |