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Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-6600K

Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-6600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

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Intel Core i9-9980XE processore 3 GHz Scatola 24,75 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 1,248.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Bx80662I56600K Processore Core I5-6600K Skylake Quad-Core, 3.5 Ghz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Intel Core i9-9980XE processore 3 GHz Scatola 24,75 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 1,248.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Intel Bx80662I56600K Processore Core I5-6600K Skylake Quad-Core, 3.5 Ghz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-9980XE outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9980XE is 1205 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600K - 36 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K

  • Up to 85% cheaper than Core i9-9980XE - €188.88 vs €1248.92
  • Up to 85% better value when playing Sea of Thieves than Core i9-9980XE - €0.8 vs €5.29 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-9980XE - 91 vs 165 Watts
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Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

236

100%

Value, €/FPS

€5.29/FPS

15%

Price, €

€1248.92

15%

Intel Core i9-9980XE processore 3 GHz Scatola 24,75 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 1,248.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


FPS

236

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.8/FPS

100%

Price, €

€188.88

100%

Value Winner

Intel Bx80662I56600K Processore Core I5-6600K Skylake Quad-Core, 3.5 Ghz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1420

100%

Multi-Core

11230

100%

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


Single-Core

1419

99%

Multi-Core

4012

35%

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo

Intel Core i9-9980XE

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Intel Core i5-6600K Logo

Intel Core i5-6600K

Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateJul 2nd, 2015
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionCore i5
SkylakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
18
Cores4
36
Threads4
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
165 WTDP
91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
30.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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