Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA2066
Intel
66 Overall Score
vs
DAKboard CPU v4
DAKboard
16 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA2066
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
DAKboard CPU v4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X | DAKboard CPU v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i9 | Cortex |
| Model | 7960X | — |
| Codename | Skylake X | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Threads | 32★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 22★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | BGA |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | — |
| TDP | 165★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA2066
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ai (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong multi thread (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (81st percentile)81st %ile
DAKboard CPU v4
- Below average efficiency (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ai (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average multi thread (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X
Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 23 specs.
