The Core i9-9980XE is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 112 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
96%
Min 1% FPS
124
97%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-7640X 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 i9-9980XE vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
