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 24% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i9-7960X - 175 vs 141 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-7960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-7960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Single-Core
1376
46.81864579789044%
Multi-Core
10496
54.33555935186624%
Intel Core i9-7960X | vs | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 16 | Cores | 20 |
32 | Threads | 28 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 28.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
