The Core i5-7600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-980X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-7600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 91 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-980X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-980X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
90%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-980X 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 i5-7600K vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
91 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
