Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700B outperforms Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700B is 2940 days newer than Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700B
- Performs up to 30% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-980X - 187 vs 144 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-8700B
Desktop • Apr 3rd, 2018
Core i7-980X
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700B | vs | Intel Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
Apr 3rd, 2018 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
