Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6800K 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 i7-6800K is 2268 days newer than Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 130 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Performs up to 8% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-980X - 406 vs 375 FPS
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-980X
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-980X
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Single-Core
554
45.26143790849673%
Multi-Core
2604
45.99894011658718%
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
