The Core i7-7700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-920 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $90.33 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 91 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-920 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-920
- Up to 51% cheaper – $88.00 vs $178.33
Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-920 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$178.33
49%
Value, $/FPS
$0.93/FPS
57%
Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-920 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-920 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-920 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-920
Nov 17th, 2008
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.67 GHz
64%
Turbo Frequency
2.93 GHz
65%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-920 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
91 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
