Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-980X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 4963 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - $108.23 vs $457.71
- Up to 72% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-14600K - $0.26 vs $0.92 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 21% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-980X - 550 vs 454 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-980X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
FPS
454
82%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Price, €
€120.14
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €120.14 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 115 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
550
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
28%
Price, €
€508.06
23%
FPS Winner
Buy for €508.06 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 114 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i5-14600K |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 14 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |