Intel Core i9-10920X vs Intel Core i9-7920X

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Intel Core i9-10920X or Intel Core i9-10920X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-10920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i9-7920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Core i 10000X Group Intel Core i 7000X
10 Generation 7
Intel Core i9-10920X Name Intel Core i9-7920X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-7920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7920X is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
12 CPU Cores 12
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12x Cores 12x
24 Threads 24
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10920X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-7920X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
256.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
94 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-7920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2017
689 $ Release price 1189 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
19.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Cascade Lake Architecture Skylake X
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
26361
26361
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
23625
23625

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
12703
12703
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
11498
11498

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10960
10960
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
9881
9881

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
7076
7076
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
6200
6200

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1568
1568
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
1410
1410

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1179
1179
Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
1133
1133

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i9-7920X
12C 24T @ 2.9 GHz
120.9
120.9
Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
115.3
115.3