The Core i7-6900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-980X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $229.09 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Up to 79% cheaper – $59.99 vs $289.08
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-980X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$289.08
20%
Value, $/FPS
$1.57/FPS
22%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, $
$59.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
100%
Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-980X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $1,089.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Gulftown |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
