Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10980XE outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10980XE is 1019 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - CA$261.26 vs CA$1200.91
- Up to 78% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i9-10980XE - CA$1.24 vs CA$5.69 per FPS
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-10980XE - 91 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10980XE
- Performs up to 0% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-7600K - 211 vs 210 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 36 vs 4 threads
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
210
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.24/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$261.26
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$261.26 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 82 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
FPS
211
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.69/FPS
21%
Price, CA$
CA$1200.91
21%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$1,200.91 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 82 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600K | vs | Intel Core i9-10980XE |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 Extreme |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Cascade Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 18 |
4 | Threads | 36 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 165 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |