Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700K outperforms Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-10700K is 3698 days newer than Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K
- Performs up to 35% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-980X - 195 vs 144 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-980X - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
195
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.41/FPS
100%
Price, €
€275.06
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i7-10700K |
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Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |