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Core i7-10700K vs Core i9-9980XE

Core i7-10700K vs Core i9-9980XE: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for CA$506.51 on Amazon

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Updated 75202 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

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Intel Core i9-9980XE 18 Cores 3GHz 24.75MB 8 GT/s 165W LGA 2066 CPU SREZ3

Buy for CA$1,635.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75203 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for CA$506.51 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75202 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Intel Core i9-9980XE 18 Cores 3GHz 24.75MB 8 GT/s 165W LGA 2066 CPU SREZ3

Buy for CA$1,635.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75203 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9980XE on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-10700K is 559 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9980XE.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i9-9980XE - 166 vs 164 FPS
  • Up to 69% cheaper than Core i9-9980XE - CA$506.51 vs CA$1635.05
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-9980XE - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9980XE doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-10700K - 36 vs 16 threads
This is a free version of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

166

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$506.51

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for CA$506.51 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75202 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

164

98.79518072289156%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$1635.05

30%

Intel Core i9-9980XE 18 Cores 3GHz 24.75MB 8 GT/s 165W LGA 2066 CPU SREZ3

Buy for CA$1,635.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75203 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

100%

Multi-Core

8142

72.50222617987532%

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1420

83.2356389214537%

Multi-Core

11230

100%

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo

Intel Core i7-10700K

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Intel Core i9-9980XE

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i9 Extreme
Comet LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
18
16Threads
36
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 W
TDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
38.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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