The Core i9-10980XE is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-5930K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-10980XE
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-5930K
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 140 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-5930K 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
100%
Value, €/FPS
€7.26/FPS
100%
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
96%
Min 1% FPS
121
96%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-5930K 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 i7-5930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10980XE vs Core i7-5930K 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
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
33%
L3 Cache
15 MB
61%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
73%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| $1,076.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Haswell E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 6 |
36 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
