The Core i7-980X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-6700T. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6700T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 73% less energy – 35 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-980X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-980X vs Core i7-6700T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
93%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-6700T
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, CA$
CA$189.11
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.03/FPS
100%
Core i7-980X vs Core i7-6700T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-980X vs Core i7-6700T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-980X vs Core i7-6700T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-6700T
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-980X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Skylake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
