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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-7960X vs Ryzen 7 9700X

The Core i9-7960X is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 373% more expensive – $1699 vs $304.54

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Up to 95% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years newer
Up to 373% cheaper – $304.54 vs $1699
Up to 822% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

228FPS

462FPS

549FPS

790FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-7960X

601FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

848FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-7960X

206FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

227FPS

Diablo IV2023

Core i9-7960X

276FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

380FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-7960X

630FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

888FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-7960X

194FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

340FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-7960X

328FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

309FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i9-7960X

31%

Ryzen 7 9700X

79%

Ryzen 7 9700X ranks 48 points higher.

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Core i9-7960X

Ryzen 7 9700X

Core i9-7960X has 8 more cores.

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Core i9-7960X

Ryzen 7 9700X

Core i9-7960X has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-7960X

22 MB

Ryzen 7 9700X

32 MB

Ryzen 7 9700X has 10 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i9-7960X

2.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 36% higher base clock.

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Core i9-7960X

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X

5.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X boosts 25% higher.

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Core i9-7960X

165W

Ryzen 7 9700X

65W

Ryzen 7 9700X draws 100W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-7960X

Ryzen 7 9700X

$304.54

Core i9-7960XRyzen 7 9700X

LGA2066

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AM5

Skylake-X

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Granite Ridge

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-7960X or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 155% faster than the Core i9-7960X on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Core i9-7960X?expand_more

155% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-7960X or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 79/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-7960X and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-7960X scores 31/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 79/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-7960X or Ryzen 7 9700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-7960X or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.