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Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-6700K

Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-6700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 267.03 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Intel CM8066201919901 CORE I7-6700K FC-LGA14C 4.10G 8M Tray Processor Cache SKYLAKE

Buy for 154.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 267.03 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Intel CM8066201919901 CORE I7-6700K FC-LGA14C 4.10G 8M Tray Processor Cache SKYLAKE

Buy for 154.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-6700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7920X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6700K is 771 days older than the more expensive Core i9-7920X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7920X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 24 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K

  • Performs up to 0% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i9-7920X - 205 vs 204 FPS
  • Up to 42% cheaper than Core i9-7920X - $138.89 vs $240.57
  • Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i9-7920X - 91 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7920X doesn't have integrated graphics
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The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


FPS

204

99.51219512195122%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€267.03

57%

Intel Core i9-7920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 267.03 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


FPS

205

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€154.17

100%

FPS Winner

Intel CM8066201919901 CORE I7-6700K FC-LGA14C 4.10G 8M Tray Processor Cache SKYLAKE

Buy for 154.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-7920X Logo
Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


Single-Core

1364

92.16216216216216%

Multi-Core

9102

100%

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1480

100%

Multi-Core

4897

53.8013623379477%

Intel Core i9-7920X

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Intel Core i7-6700K

Sep 10th, 2017
Release DateAug 1st, 2015
Core i9CollectionCore i7
SkylakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores4
24
Threads8
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
140 WTDP
91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
29.0xMultiplier
40.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD Graphics 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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