The Core i7-980X is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $13.53 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Up to 9% cheaper – $133.35 vs $146.88
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-980X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-980X vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, €
€133.35
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€146.88
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
92%
Core i7-980X vs Core i5-2500K 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 i7-980X vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-980X vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
99%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-980X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $216.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
