The Core i9-7980XE is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i9-7900X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $336.94 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- Up to 54% cheaper – $292.79 vs $629.73
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 140 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i9-7900X 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
46%
Value, €/FPS
€3.36/FPS
46%
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€292.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.56/FPS
100%
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i9-7900X 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 i9-7900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i9-7900X 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
79%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
56%
L3 Cache
14 MB
57%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | $999.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Skylake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 10 |
36 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 14 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
