Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 2237 days newer than Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 16% better in Saints Row than Core i9-7960X - 187 vs 161 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i9-7960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-7960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Single-Core
1376
46.81864579789044%
Multi-Core
10496
54.33555935186624%
Intel Core i7-14700K | vs | Intel Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 16 |
| 28 | Threads | 32 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 165 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
