Intel Core i7-9800X vs Intel Core i9-7900X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-9800X and Intel Core i9-7900X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-9800X
- Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 4.30 GHz
- Around 5% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1185 vs 1129
- Around 39% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 9740 vs 6987
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 4.30 GHz |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2571 vs 2568 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1185 vs 1129 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 9740 vs 6987 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-7900X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 8
- 4 more threads: 20 vs 16
- Around 18% lower typical power consumption: 140 Watt vs 165 Watt
- Around 17% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 21173 vs 18081
- Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 10300 vs 9409
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 10 vs 8 |
Number of threads | 20 vs 16 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 21173 vs 18081 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10300 vs 9409 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-9800X
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-7900X
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Name | Intel Core i7-9800X | Intel Core i9-7900X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2571 | 2568 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 18081 | 21173 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1185 | 1129 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 9409 | 10300 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 9740 | 6987 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i7-9800X | Intel Core i9-7900X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Skylake | Skylake |
Launch date | Q4'18 | 30 May 2017 |
Place in performance rating | 897 | 946 |
Processor Number | i7-9800X | i9-7900X |
Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $1,050 | |
Price now | $1,383.99 | |
Value for money (0-100) | 4.68 | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.80 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 95°C | 95°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
Number of cores | 8 | 10 |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | 0 |
Number of threads | 16 | 20 |
64 bit support | ||
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | |
L3 cache | 13.8 MB | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 4 |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 140 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | PCG 2017X |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 44 | 44 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | 2 |
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) |