Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9980HK outperforms Core i7-960 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9980HK is 3472 days newer than Core i7-960.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980HK
- Performs up to 2800% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-960 - 29 vs 1 FPS
- Consumes up to 65% less energy than Intel Core i7-960 - 45 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-960 - 16 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-960 doesn't have integrated graphics
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-9980HK
Mobile • Apr 23rd, 2019
Core i7-960
Desktop • Oct 20th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9980HK | vs | Intel Core i7-960 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 20th, 2009 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
