The Core i7-14700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-9980XE and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $375.19 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 56% cheaper – $300.00 vs $675.19
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 28 threads
Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-9980XE
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
240
100%
Min 1% FPS
163
100%
Price, $
$300
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.25/FPS
100%
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
203
85%
Min 1% FPS
139
85%
Price, $
$675.19
44%
Value, $/FPS
$3.32/FPS
38%
Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-9980XE in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-9980XE in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-9980XE in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
90%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9980XE |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$409.00 | MSRP | $1,979.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Skylake-X |
125 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 18 |
| 28 | Threads | 36 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 24.75 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
