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Core i7-980X vs Core i7-14700K

Core i7-980X vs Core i7-14700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 133.35 on Amazon

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Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 299.65 on Amazon

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Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 133.35 on Amazon

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Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 299.65 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-980X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 4963 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-980X.

Advantages of Core i7-980X

  • Up to 55% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $120.14 vs $269.95
  • Up to 49% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i7-14700K - $0.92 vs $1.79 per FPS

Advantages of Core i7-14700K

  • Performs up to 15% better in Dead Space than Core i7-980X - 167 vs 145 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-980X - 28 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Dead Space

Dead Space

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


FPS

145

87%

Value, €/FPS

€0.92/FPS

100%

Price, €

€133.35

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 133.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

167

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.79/FPS

51%

Price, €

€299.65

44%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 299.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 0 minutes ago

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Resolution

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Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


Single-Core

554

19%

Multi-Core

2604

13%

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

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Core i7-980X

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Core i7-14700K

Mar 16th, 2010Release Date
Core i7CollectionCore i7
GulftownCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1366SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12Threads
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
130 WTDPNot Available
32 nmProcess Size
25.0xMultiplier
NoneIntegrated Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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