Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700 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 i7-7700 is 2485 days newer than Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Performs up to 10% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-980X - 414 vs 375 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
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Single-Core
554
39.88480921526278%
Multi-Core
2604
58.38565022421525%
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i7-7700 |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |