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Core i7-6700K vs Core i9-9980XE

Core i7-6700K vs Core i9-9980XE: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14325 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

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Intel Core i9-9980XE processore 3 GHz Scatola 24,75 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 1,248.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14325 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14325 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Intel Core i9-9980XE processore 3 GHz Scatola 24,75 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 1,248.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14325 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-6700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-6700K is 1175 days older than the more expensive Core i9-9980XE.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K

  • Performs up to 3% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i9-9980XE - 147 vs 143 FPS
  • Up to 85% cheaper than Core i9-9980XE - €188.88 vs €1248.92
  • Up to 85% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i9-9980XE - €1.28 vs €8.73 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-9980XE - 91 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9980XE doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 36 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of HITMAN 2.
HITMAN 2

HITMAN 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


FPS

147

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.28/FPS

100%

Price, €

€188.88

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14325 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

143

97%

Value, €/FPS

€8.73/FPS

14%

Price, €

€1248.92

15%

Intel Core i9-9980XE processore 3 GHz Scatola 24,75 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 1,248.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14325 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1480

100%

Multi-Core

4897

43%

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1420

95%

Multi-Core

11230

100%

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo

Intel Core i7-6700K

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Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo

Intel Core i9-9980XE

Aug 1st, 2015Release Date
Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i9 Extreme
SkylakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
18
8Threads
36
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
91 W
TDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
40.0x
Multiplier30.0x
HD Graphics 530
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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