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Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-8700K

Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-8700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17813 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17813 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms Core i7-9800X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 379 days older than Core i7-9800X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-9800X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700K - 16 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i7-9800X - 219 vs 217 FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-9800X - 95 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-9800X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Core i7-9800X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

217

99%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

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Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

219

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.43/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$314

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17813 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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Core i7-9800X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

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Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Core i7-9800X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1368

86%

Multi-Core

7353

100%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

87%

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Intel Core i7-9800X

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Intel Core i7-8700K

Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
SkylakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
165 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
38.0x
Multiplier37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

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