The Core i9-10980XE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €1109.36 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- Up to 80% cheaper – €271.00 vs €1380.36
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€1380.36
19%
Value, €/FPS
€7.26/FPS
22%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
90%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, €
€271
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.58/FPS
100%
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-2500K 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 i9-10980XE vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $1,076.00 | MSRP | $216.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
