Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i9-9960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 654 days older than Core i9-9960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 1% better in Fortnite than Core i9-9960X - 228 vs 226 FPS
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 91 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 32 vs 8 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i9-9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 8 | Threads | 32 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 165 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
