Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7960X outperforms Core i7-4930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-7960X is 1461 days newer than Core i7-4930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Performs up to 6% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-4930K - 167 vs 157 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4930K - 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4930K
- Consumes up to 21% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 130 vs 165 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Single-Core
662
48.11046511627907%
Multi-Core
3336
31.78353658536585%
Intel Core i9-7960X | vs | Intel Core i7-4930K |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |