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Core i7-8700K vs Core i9-9980XE

Core i7-8700K vs Core i9-9980XE: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

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Intel Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

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CPU Intel Core i9-9980XE / LGA2066 / Box +++ 18-Cores - 36 Threads - 24.75 MB Cache-Speicher Grün

Buy for 1,248.92 on Amazon

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Updated 15032 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15032 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
CPU Intel Core i9-9980XE / LGA2066 / Box +++ 18-Cores - 36 Threads - 24.75 MB Cache-Speicher Grün

Buy for 1,248.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15032 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-8700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-8700K is 379 days older than the more expensive Core i9-9980XE.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 2% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-9980XE - 254 vs 249 FPS
  • Up to 74% cheaper than Core i9-9980XE - €321.4 vs €1248.92
  • Up to 75% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-9980XE - €1.27 vs €5.02 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-9980XE - 95 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9980XE doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8700K - 36 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

254

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.27/FPS

100%

Price, €

€321.4

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15032 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

249

98%

Value, €/FPS

€5.02/FPS

25%

Price, €

€1248.92

25%

CPU Intel Core i9-9980XE / LGA2066 / Box +++ 18-Cores - 36 Threads - 24.75 MB Cache-Speicher Grün

Buy for 1,248.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15032 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

57%

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1420

89%

Multi-Core

11230

100%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo

Intel Core i9-9980XE

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i9 Extreme
Coffee LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
18
12Threads
36
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
95 W
TDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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