The Core i9-7960X is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-11700K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-11700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7960X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
184
90%
Min 1% FPS
122
91%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
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Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$315.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.54/FPS
100%
Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-11700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-11700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-11700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7960X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $1,699.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
22 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
