The Core i9-9980XE is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600KF. 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 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-9600KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
203
99%
Min 1% FPS
139
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-9600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-9600KF 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
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
33%
L3 Cache
9 MB
36%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 6 |
36 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
