Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms Core i9-7980XE on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7600K is 241 days older than Core i9-7980XE.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 0% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-7980XE - 252 vs 251 FPS
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-7980XE - 91 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
252
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.72/FPS
100%
Price, €
€182.66
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7980XE | vs | Intel Core i5-7600K |
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Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |