The Core i9-7980XE is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4820K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $100.11 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4820K
- Up to 33% cheaper – $199.88 vs $299.99
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-4820K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$299.99
66%
Value, $/FPS
$1.6/FPS
72%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
171
91%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, $
$199.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.16/FPS
100%
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-4820K 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 i9-7980XE vs Core i7-4820K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-4820K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
10 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4820K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
