Core i9-7900X vs Core 5 220H
Core i9-7900X
Core 5 220H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7900X
Performance Per Dollar Core 5 220H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-7900X | Core 5 220H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($188) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-7900X | Core 5 220H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($188) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-7900X and Core 5 220H
Core i9-7900X
The Core i9-7900X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 14 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,907 points. Launch price was $999.
Core 5 220H
The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.
Processing Power
The Core i9-7900X packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core 5 220H offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core 5 220H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-7900X versus 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i9-7900X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-7900X scores 20,907 against the Core 5 220H's 21,192 — a 1.4% lead for the Core 5 220H. L3 cache: 14 MB (total) on the Core i9-7900X vs 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H.
| Feature | Core i9-7900X | Core 5 220H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 12 / 16+20% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+22% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 14 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+29% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,907 | 21,192+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,323 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,536 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-7900X uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 5 220H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-7900X | Core 5 220H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 44 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-7900X) / not specified (Core 5 220H). Primary use case: Core i9-7900X targets High-End Desktop.
| Feature | Core i9-7900X | Core 5 220H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | High-End Desktop | — |
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