Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10400F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10400F is 3698 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Up to 12% cheaper than Core i5-10400F - $87.8 vs $99.95
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400F
- Performs up to 87% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-980X - 194 vs 104 FPS
- Up to 38% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i7-980X - $0.52 vs $0.84 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 65 vs 130 Watts
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 4685 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
194
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.52/FPS
100%
Price, $
$99.95
87%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i5-10400F |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |