The Core i9-9980XE is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-7920X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 24 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 140 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-7920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
185
99%
Min 1% FPS
123
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-7920X 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
67%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 10th, 2017 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | $1,199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Skylake | Codename | Skylake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 12 |
36 | Threads | 24 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 16.5 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
