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Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for CA$700 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7441 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for CA$278.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7716 minutes ago

Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for CA$700 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7441 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for CA$278.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7716 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 747 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10980XE.

Advantages of Core i9-10980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 36 vs 20 threads

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 13% better in Lost Ark than Core i9-10980XE - 298 vs 263 FPS
  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - CA$278.99 vs CA$700.00
  • Up to 65% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i9-10980XE - CA$0.94 vs CA$2.66 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10980XE - 125 vs 165 Watts
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Lost Ark

Lost Ark

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

263

88%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.66/FPS

35%

Price, CA$

CA$700

39%

Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for CA$700 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7441 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

298

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.94/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$278.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset

Buy for CA$278.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7716 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1570

62%

Multi-Core

11985

88%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo

Core i9-10980XE

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Core i7-12700KF

Oct 19th, 2019
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9 ExtremeCore i7
Cascade LakeAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2066Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
18
12
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20
3.0 GHz
3.6 GHz
4.6 GHz
5.0 GHz
165 W
125 W
14 nm
10 nm
30.0x
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PCs Using Core i9-10980XE or Core i7-12700KF

With selected game settings

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Ryzen 5 7600

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Ryzen 9 7900X

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Ryzen 5 5600

CA$177.41

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CA$700

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
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CA$700

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CA$700

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Ryzen 9 5900X

CA$377

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Core i9-10980XE

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CA$700

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Ryzen 9 5950X

CA$498.98

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Core i9-10980XE

CA$700

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

CA$349

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

CA$700

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G
Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

CA$700

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Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

CA$271.2

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

CA$700

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

CA$269.04

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

CA$700

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

CA$199.73

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

CA$700

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

CA$179.98

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

CA$700

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

CA$249

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Core i9-10980XE

CA$700

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Core i9-10980XE

CA$700

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Core i9-14900KF

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Core i9-10980XE

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