The Core i7-2700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-920, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $89.88 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-2700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-920
- Up to 53% cheaper – $80.00 vs $169.88
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-920 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, $
$169.88
47%
Value, $/FPS
$0.99/FPS
48%
Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-920 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-920 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-920 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i7-920
Nov 17th, 2008
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.67 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
2.93 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-920 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| $332.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Bloomfield |
95 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
