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In short — Core i7-2600K 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 i7-2600K is 299 days newer than Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 3% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-980X - 63 vs 61 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
63
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.36/FPS
100%
Price, €
€148.88
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i7-980X
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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