The Core i9-9980XE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $434.32 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Up to 62% cheaper – $260.87 vs $695.19
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i7-2600K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$695.19
37%
Value, $/FPS
$3.37/FPS
40%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
191
93%
Min 1% FPS
134
94%
Price, $
$260.87
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.36/FPS
100%
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i7-2600K 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 i9-9980XE vs Core i7-2600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i7-2600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | $317.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
