In Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, the Core i9-9960X is slightly faster than the Core i7-980X. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $810 more expensive!
Core i9-9960X
- Up to 13% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – 105 vs 93 FPS
- Up to 13% faster in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
- Is 8 years and 7 months newer – Oct 19, 2018 vs Mar 16, 2010
- Is 8 years and 7 months newer
Core i7-980X
- Up to 81% cheaper – $189.95 vs $999.99
- Up to 81% cheaper
- Up to 79% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – $2.04 vs $9.52/FPS
- Up to 79% better value in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
- Consumes up to 21% less energy
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 FPS Calculator
Core i9-9960X vs Core i7-980X: Comparison of performance and price
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
105 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
78 FPS
100%
Price, $
$999.99
18%
Value, $/FPS
$9.52/FPS
21%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
93 FPS
89%
Min 1% FPS
66 FPS
85%
Price, $
$189.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.04/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9960X vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9960X vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
55%
Base Frequency
3.333 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i9-9960X Oct 19th, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-980X Mar 16th, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $1,684.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA2066 | Socket | LGA1366 |
| 165W | Power Consumption | 130W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2666 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | DDR3 |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
