MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI vs Intel Core i9 X-Series 7900X
MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI
MICRO CENTER
62 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7900X 10-core LGA 2066
Intel
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI
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Intel Core i9 X-Series 7900X 10-core LGA 2066
72 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Intel Core i9-7900X is a powerful 10-core processor that excels in overclocking and heavy workloads, with many users praising its performance for gaming and rendering. However, it is criticized for its high price, heat output, and platform limitations like lack of SGX support for 4K Blu-ray playback. While some see it as a top-tier choice for enthusiasts, others recommend AMD alternatives for better value.
Pros
- Excellent overclocking potential
- Strong multi-core performance
- Great for gaming and rendering
- Low temperatures with custom cooling
- High single-core speed
Cons
- High price
- Runs hot without custom cooling
- Lacks SGX for 4K Blu-ray
- Platform limitations (X299)
- Requires delidding for extreme OC
Overclocking potential 5
Performance 6
Price 4
Heat management 4
Platform compatibility 3
Value for money 3
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Productivity
Budget
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Ai Llm
Gaming
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Specifications
| MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI | Intel Core i9 X-Series 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | — | Intel |
| Series | — | Core i9 |
| Model | — | 7900X |
| Codename | — | Skylake X |
| Class | — | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| Threads | — | 20★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 10★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 13.75★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | — | LGA 2066 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 44★ |
| TDP | — | 140★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI
- Strong single thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong multi thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ai (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7900X 10-core LGA 2066
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ai (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong multi thread (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI
Scores 62 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 23 specs.