The Core i9-7980XE is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700KF. 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 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-9700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
97%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
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Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-9700KF 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 i7-9700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-9700KF 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
72%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
8-core
44%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | $374.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 8 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
