Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i9-7980XE on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 241 days older than Core i9-7980XE.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Starfield than Core i9-7980XE - 61 vs 60 FPS
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-7980XE - 91 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 36 vs 8 threads
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 Extreme |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 18 |
8 | Threads | 36 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 165 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |