In Atomfall, the Core i7-11700K is faster than the Core i7-980X. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $159 more expensive!
Core i7-11700K
- Up to 19% faster in Atomfall – 228 vs 192 FPS
- Up to 19% faster in Atomfall
- Is 11 years newer – Mar 16, 2021 vs Mar 16, 2010
- Is 11 years newer
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- Consumes up to 4% 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
- Up to 46% cheaper – $189.95 vs $349.00
- Up to 46% cheaper
- Up to 36% better value in Atomfall – $0.98 vs $1.53/FPS
- Up to 36% better value in Atomfall
Atomfall FPS Calculator
Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-980X: Comparison of performance and price
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
228 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
171 FPS
100%
Price, $
$349
54%
Value, $/FPS
$1.53/FPS
64%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
192 FPS
84%
Min 1% FPS
144 FPS
84%
Price, $
$189.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.333 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
72%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-11700K Mar 16th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-980X Mar 16th, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Released | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $399.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1200 | Socket | LGA1366 |
125 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
