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Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-14700K

Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-14700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

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

Buy for 296.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6898 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

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

Buy for 296.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6898 minutes ago

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
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Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


FPS

354

86%

Value, €/FPS

€2.03/FPS

35%

Price, €

€719.82

41%

Intel BX80673I97980X Core i9-7980XE Processors

Buy for 719.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6899 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

410

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.72/FPS

100%

Price, €

€296.35

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

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

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017

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

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


Single-Core

1495

51%

Multi-Core

11616

60%

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

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo

Core i9-7980XE

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Intel Core i7-14700K Logo

Core i7-14700K

Sep 1st, 2017
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i9 ExtremeCore i7
SkylakeRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 2066Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
18
20
36
28
2.6 GHz
3.4 GHz
4.2 GHz
5.6 GHz
165 WNot Available
14 nm
10 nm
26.0x
34.0x
None
UHD Graphics 770
YesYes

PCs Using Core i9-7980XE or Core i7-14700K

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130.02

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296.35

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104.26

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114.41

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296.35

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446.27

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296.35

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265.72

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296.35

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251.35

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296.35

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309.9

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296.35

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154.95

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296.35

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Core i5-13400F

765.76

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296.35

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Core i5-12600KF

129.56

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296.35

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114.41

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296.35

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117.12

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

296.35

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Core i5-12600K

155.86

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

296.35

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Core i7-13700K

279.28

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

296.35

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Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

375.64

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

296.35

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Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

246.11

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

296.35

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Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

288.28

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

296.35

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

69.19

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

296.35

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
Ryzen 7 8700G

229.73

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

296.35

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Core i9-14900K

390.09

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

296.35

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

671.13

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

180.17

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

108.01

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

251.31

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

130.02

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

75.09

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

166.67

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

158.51

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

175.68

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

341.19

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

104.26

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Logo
Ryzen 7 5700

114.41

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

446.27

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

265.72

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

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Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

251.35

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

309.9

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Logo
Ryzen 7 5700G

154.95

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

765.76

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

129.56

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

114.41

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

117.12

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

155.86

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

279.28

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

375.64

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
Intel Core i7-14700F Logo
Core i7-14700F

246.11

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

288.28

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

vs
Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

69.19

Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo
Core i9-7980XE

719.82

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
Ryzen 7 8700G

229.73

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