The Core i7-9800X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-980X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $69.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9800X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Up to 54% cheaper – $59.99 vs $129.94
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-980X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$129.94
46%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
51%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
92%
Price, $
$59.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
100%
Core i7-9800X 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 i7-9800X vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9800X vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9800X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Skylake | Codename | Gulftown |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
