Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-14700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-14700K is 2237 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7980XE.
Advantages of Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 16% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i9-7980XE - 410 vs 354 FPS
- Up to 59% cheaper than Core i9-7980XE - $296.35 vs $719.82
- Up to 65% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i9-7980XE - $0.72 vs $2.03 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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In Stock
Updated 6899 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
410
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.72/FPS
100%
Price, €
€296.35
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €296.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6898 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-7980XE | vs | Core i7-14700K |
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Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
18 | Cores | 20 |
36 | Threads | 28 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
165 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |