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Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-12700K

Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

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Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for 661.47 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 182.6 on Amazon

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Updated 75457 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

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Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for 661.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75457 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 182.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75457 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980XE on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 747 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10980XE.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 36 vs 20 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 8% better in Deathloop than Core i9-10980XE - 195 vs 180 FPS
  • Up to 72% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - $164.5 vs $595.92
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10980XE - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
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Deathloop

Deathloop

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

180

92.3076923076923%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€661.47

27%

Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for 661.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75457 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

195

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€182.6

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 182.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75457 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

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Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1570

62.03081785855393%

Multi-Core

11985

87.52008178764422%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

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Intel Core i9-10980XE

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Intel Core i7-12700K

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionCore i7
Cascade LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
18
Cores12
36
Threads20
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
165 WTDP
125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
30.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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