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Core i9-9900K vs Core i7-7820X

Core i9-9900K vs Core i7-7820X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $459 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-7820X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $375 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $459 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-7820X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $375 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-9900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7820X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7820X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900K is 480 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7820X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-7820X - 136 vs 130 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-7820X - 95 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7820X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820X

  • Up to 18% cheaper than Core i9-9900K - $375.0 vs $459.0
  • Up to 15% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-9900K - $2.88 vs $3.38 per FPS
This is a free version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

136

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.38/FPS

85%

Price, $

$459

81%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $459 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

130

95%

Value, $/FPS

$2.88/FPS

100%

Price, $

$375

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-7820X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $375 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 203 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1668

100%

Multi-Core

7960

100%

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1411

84%

Multi-Core

7849

98%

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo

Intel Core i9-9900K

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Intel Core i7-7820X Logo

Intel Core i7-7820X

Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateJun 26th, 2017
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameSkylake-E/EP
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16Threads16
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
95 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-9900K or Core i7-7820X

Grand Theft Auto V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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