The Core i9-7980XE is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $483.82 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 77% cheaper – $145.91 vs $629.73
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 45% less energy – 91 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
98%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, €
€629.73
23%
Value, €/FPS
€3.36/FPS
23%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€145.91
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
100%
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-7700K 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
62%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
