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Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-7980XE

Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-7980XE: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 210.99 on Amazon

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Updated 124 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 210.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 124 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13600K 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 i5-13600K is 1852 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7980XE.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 16% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i9-7980XE - 206 vs 177 FPS
  • Up to 74% cheaper than Core i9-7980XE - $190.08 vs $725.89
  • Up to 78% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i9-7980XE - $1.02 vs $4.55 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-7980XE - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7980XE doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 36 vs 20 threads
This is a free version of Total War: WARHAMMER III.
Total War: WARHAMMER III

Total War: WARHAMMER III

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

206

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.02/FPS

100%

Price, €

€210.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 210.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 124 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


FPS

177

85%

Value, €/FPS

€4.55/FPS

22%

Price, €

€805.74

26%

Intel BX80673I97980X Core i9-7980XE Processors

Buy for 805.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 125 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

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

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

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

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017


Single-Core

1495

56%

Multi-Core

11616

78%

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo

Intel Core i5-13600K

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Intel Core i9-7980XE Logo

Intel Core i9-7980XE

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateSep 1st, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i9 Extreme
Raptor LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14Cores
18
20Threads
36
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
125 W
TDP165 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
35.0x
Multiplier26.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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