In Control, the Core i5-7300HQ is slightly faster than the Core i7-980X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-7300HQ
- Up to 1% faster in Control – 248 vs 246 FPS
- Up to 1% faster in Control
- Is 6 years and 9 months newer – Jan 03, 2017 vs Mar 16, 2010
- Is 6 years and 9 months newer
- Consumes up to 65% less energy – 45 vs 130 Watts
- Consumes up to 65% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i7-980X
No clear advantages
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Core i5-7300HQ vs Core i7-980X: Comparison of performance and price
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7300HQ vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7300HQ vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7300HQ
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.333 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-7300HQ Jan 3rd, 2017 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-980X Mar 16th, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Released | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $250.00 | MSRP | – |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | LGA1366 |
45 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3, 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
