The Core i9-7980XE is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-5930K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $341.63 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-5930K
- Up to 49% cheaper – $357.37 vs $699.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 140 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-5930K 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, $
$699
51%
Value, $/FPS
$3.73/FPS
53%
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
97%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, $
$357.37
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.96/FPS
100%
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-5930K 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 i9-7980XE vs Core i7-5930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i7-5930K 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
74%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
33%
L3 Cache
15 MB
61%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
80%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Haswell E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 6 |
36 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
