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Core i7-980X vs Ryzen 7 5700X

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

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 133.35 on Amazon

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Updated 244 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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 133.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

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 133.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 244 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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 133.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms the more expensive 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 more expensive Core i7-980X.

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Performs up to 19% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-980X - 270 vs 226 FPS
  • Up to 0% cheaper than Core i7-980X - $120.12 vs $120.14
  • Up to 17% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-980X - $0.49 vs $0.59 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
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


FPS

226

84%

Value, €/FPS

€0.59/FPS

83%

Price, €

€133.35

99%

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

Buy for 133.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 244 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

270

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.49/FPS

100%

Price, €

€133.33

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 133.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 245 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


Single-Core

554

26%

Multi-Core

2604

27%

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

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo

Ryzen 7 5700X

Mar 16th, 2010Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
GulftownCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1366SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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