The Core i9-10980XE is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-10980XE
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- Consumes up to 47% less energy – 88 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-4790K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
205
99%
Min 1% FPS
143
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-4790K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-4790K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-4790K 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
75%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
92%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $10.76 | MSRP | $3.50 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Cascade Lake-X | Codename | Haswell |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 88 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
