Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7820X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7820X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900KS is 854 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7820X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KS
- Performs up to 4% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-7820X - 126 vs 121 FPS
- Consumes up to 9% less energy than Intel Core i7-7820X - 127 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7820X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820X
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i9-9900KS - $325.38 vs $402.15
- Up to 16% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-9900KS - $2.98 vs $3.54 per FPS
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Oct 28th, 2019
FPS
126
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.54/FPS
84%
Price, €
€446.39
80%
FPS Winner
Buy for €446.39 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 41 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
121
96%
Value, €/FPS
€2.98/FPS
100%
Price, €
€361.17
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €361.17 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 41 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Oct 28th, 2019
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900KS | vs | Intel Core i7-7820X |
---|---|---|
Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
127 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |