The Core i9-7920X is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-10700K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $154.02 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
- Up to 52% cheaper – $145.00 vs $299.02
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-10700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7920X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-10700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
185
96%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, $
$145
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.78/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$299.02
48%
Value, $/FPS
$1.55/FPS
50%
Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-10700K 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 i9-7920X vs Core i7-10700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-10700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
67%
L3 Cache
16 MB
97%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $1,199.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
