Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 outperforms Core i9-9980HK on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700 is 477 days older than Core i9-9980HK.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980HK
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700 - 45 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 1% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i9-9980HK - 212 vs 210 FPS
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-9980HK
Mobile • Apr 23rd, 2019
Core i7-8700
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9980HK | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
