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Core i7-9800X vs Core i9-9980XE

Core i7-9800X vs Core i9-9980XE: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-9800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 3.8 BX80673I79800X

Buy for CA$1,838.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 327 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor 18 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processor 999AD1

Buy for CA$1,590 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 327 minutes ago

Core i7-9800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 3.8 BX80673I79800X

Buy for CA$1,838.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 327 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor 18 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processor 999AD1

Buy for CA$1,590 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 327 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-9980XE outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9800X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-9980XE and the more expensive Core i7-9800X have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Core i9-9980XE

  • Performs up to 3% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-9800X - 162 vs 158 FPS
  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i7-9800X - CA$1590.00 vs CA$1838.24
  • Up to 16% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-9800X - CA$9.81 vs CA$11.63 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9800X - 36 vs 16 threads
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FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

158

98%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$11.63/FPS

84%

Price, CA$

CA$1838.24

86%

Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 3.8 BX80673I79800X

Buy for CA$1,838.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 327 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

162

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$9.81/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$1590

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor 18 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processor 999AD1

Buy for CA$1,590 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 327 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1368

96%

Multi-Core

7353

65%

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1420

100%

Multi-Core

11230

100%

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo

Core i7-9800X

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Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo

Core i9-9980XE

Oct 19th, 2018Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i9 Extreme
SkylakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
18
16Threads
36
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
165 WTDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
38.0x
Multiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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