The Core i9-7980XE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $531.57 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770S
- Up to 84% cheaper – $98.16 vs $629.73
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-3770S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€629.73
15%
Value, €/FPS
€3.36/FPS
17%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
91%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, €
€98.16
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.57/FPS
100%
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-3770S 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 i9-7980XE vs Core i7-3770S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-3770S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
