Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 1525 days newer than Core i9-7980XE.
Advantages of Core i9-7980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 36 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 7% better in World of Tanks than Core i9-7980XE - 574 vs 536 FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7980XE - 125 vs 165 Watts
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
574
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.43/FPS
100%
Price, €
€248
100%
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-7980XE | vs | Core i7-12700KF |
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Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
18 | Cores | 12 |
36 | Threads | 20 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |