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Ryzen 7 5700X vs Core i7-980X

Ryzen 7 5700X vs Core i7-980X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 121.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for 120.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 121.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for 120.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 5700X is 4402 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-980X.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Performs up to 82% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-980X - 129 vs 71 FPS
  • Up to 44% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-980X - $0.94 vs $1.69 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-980X - 16 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X

  • Up to 1% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5700X - $108.23 vs $109.31
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Mirage.
Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

129

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.94/FPS

100%

Price, €

€121.33

99%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 121.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


FPS

71

55%

Value, €/FPS

€1.69/FPS

56%

Price, €

€120.14

100%

Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for 120.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2121

100%

Multi-Core

9729

100%

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


Single-Core

554

26%

Multi-Core

2604

27%

Apr 4th, 2022
Release DateMar 16th, 2010
Ryzen 7CollectionCore i7
VermeerCodenameGulftown
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1366
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
65 W
TDP130 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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