Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
66 Overall Score
vs
Dell 7700
Dell
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Intel Core i9-7820X is a powerhouse for enthusiasts, delivering exceptional overclocking and single-core performance, but it comes with a hefty price tag and a notable flaw: lack of SGX support for 4K Blu-ray playback. While some users praise its raw power and low temperatures, others point out that AMD offers better value for most buyers. Overall, it's a niche product for those who demand top-tier performance and are willing to pay for it.
Pros
- Exceptional overclocking capability
- High single-core performance
- Great for gaming and rendering
- Low temperatures with good cooling
- Powerful for heavy workloads
Cons
- High price
- No SGX support for 4K Blu-ray
- Requires delidding for extreme overclocking
- Not recommended for stock users
Performance 7
Overclocking 5
Value for money 4
Temperature 3
Sgx support 1
Recommendation 3
Dell 7700
No customer feedback yet
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Efficiency
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Specifications
| Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X | Dell 7700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i7 |
| Model | 7960X | 1255U |
| Codename | Skylake X | Alder Lake-U |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 14 | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| P-cores | — | 2★ |
| E-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 32★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 2.5 |
| L3 Cache | 22★ | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | Intel BGA 1744 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | 20 |
| TDP | 165 | 15★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 55★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Iris Xe 96EU |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ai (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
Dell 7700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
Dell 7700
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.
