Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600 outperforms Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7600 is 2485 days newer than Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Performs up to 5% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-980X - 135 vs 128 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600 - 12 vs 4 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
135
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.14/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$153.92
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600 | vs | Intel Core i7-980X |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |