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Core i9-7900X vs Core i9-10900K

Core i9-7900X vs Core i9-10900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
INTEL Processore Core i9-7900X (Skylake-X) Deca-Core 3.3 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 541.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 310 minutes ago

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Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 310.97 on Amazon

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Updated 310 minutes ago

Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
INTEL Processore Core i9-7900X (Skylake-X) Deca-Core 3.3 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 541.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 310 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 310.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 310 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-10900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-10900K is 1039 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7900X.

Advantages of Core i9-10900K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-7900X - 286 vs 280 FPS
  • Up to 43% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - €310.97 vs €541.71
  • Up to 44% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-7900X - €1.09 vs €1.93 per 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
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

280

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.93/FPS

56%

Price, €

€541.71

57%

INTEL Processore Core i9-7900X (Skylake-X) Deca-Core 3.3 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 541.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 310 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

286

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.09/FPS

100%

Price, €

€310.97

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 310.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 310 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1440

81%

Multi-Core

8855

97%

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1776

100%

Multi-Core

9091

100%

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo

Core i9-7900X

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Intel Core i9-10900K Logo

Core i9-10900K

Jun 26th, 2017Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Skylake-E/EPCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores10
20Threads20
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
140 WTDP
125 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

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