The Core i9-7980XE is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-11400F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11400F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i5-11400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
94%
Min 1% FPS
124
95%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
100%
Min 1% FPS
131
100%
Price, £
£114.98
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.58/FPS
100%
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i5-11400F 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 i5-11400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i5-11400F 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
33%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | $157.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 6 |
36 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
