The Core i9-9900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-880, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $591.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-880 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-880
- Up to 89% cheaper – $75.89 vs $667.41
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9900 vs Core i7-880 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$667.41
11%
Value, $/FPS
$3.51/FPS
13%
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, $
$75.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900 vs Core i7-880 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 i9-9900 vs Core i7-880 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900 vs Core i7-880 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
99%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-880 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| $423.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
