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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-920 vs Ryzen 7 7700X

The Core i7-920 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $188.40 cheaper!

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Up to 333% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 14 years and 1 month newer
Available for $236.99

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

Core i7-920

108FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

411FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-920

334FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

322FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-920

181FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

224FPS

Overwatch 22023

532FPS

572FPS

329FPS

745FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-920

578FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

827FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-920

538FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

790FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i7-920

181FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

252FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-920

Ryzen 7 7700X

70%

Ryzen 7 7700X ranks 68 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-920

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen 7 7700X has 4 more cores.

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Core i7-920

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen 7 7700X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-920

8 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X

32 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-920

2.666 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 69% higher base clock.

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Core i7-920

2.933 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X

5.4 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 84% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-920

130W

Ryzen 7 7700X

105W

Ryzen 7 7700X draws 25W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-920

$48.59

Ryzen 7 7700X

$236.99

Core i7-920 is $188.40 cheaper.

Core i7-920Ryzen 7 7700X

LGA1366

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AM5

Bloomfield

Codenamehelp

Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

DDR3

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-920 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 3400% faster than the Core i7-920 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Core i7-920?expand_more

3400% 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 i7-920 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-920 and Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-920 scores 2/100, Ryzen 7 7700X scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-920 or Ryzen 7 7700X 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 i7-920 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.