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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9980XE outperforms Core i7-2720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-9980XE is 2846 days newer than Core i7-2720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2720QM
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i9-9980XE - 45 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9980XE
- Performs up to 6% better in Fortnite than Core i7-2720QM - 226 vs 213 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2720QM - 36 vs 8 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-9980XE
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
226
100%
Value, $/FPS
$4.85/FPS
100%
Price, $
$1097
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor 18 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AD1)
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-2720QM
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2011
Core i9-9980XE
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2720QM | vs | Intel Core i9-9980XE |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 Extreme |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel BGA 1224 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 18 |
| 8 | Threads | 36 |
| 2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 165 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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