Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8086K 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 i7-8086K is 277 days newer than Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 21% better in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i9-7960X - 126 vs 104 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8086K - 32 vs 12 threads
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Core i9-7960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8086K | vs | Intel Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
Jun 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i7 40th | Collection | Core i9 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 32 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 165 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
