The Core i9-13900KS is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-980X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-980X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Consumes up to 13% less energy – 130 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-980X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, €
€654.39
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.92/FPS
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
75%
Min 1% FPS
113
77%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-980X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
60%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
