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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700 is 291 days older than Core i9-9960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700 - 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 2% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-9960X - 132 vs 129 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 65 vs 165 Watts
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-8700
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
FPS
132
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.88/FPS
100%
Price, €
€512.45
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel CM8068403358316 - CORE I7-8700 1151 VASSOIO
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-9960X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7-8700
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9960X | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i9-9960X or Core i7-8700
Grand Theft Auto V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
98 FPS
€11.21/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-8700
32 GB, N/A Storage
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79 FPS
€10.13/FPS
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Core i7-8700
32 GB, N/A Storage
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€799.99
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78 FPS
€12.76/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-8700
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€995.55
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