Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600KF is 3698 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i5-10600KF - $87.8 vs $124.0
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Performs up to 80% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-980X - 182 vs 101 FPS
- Up to 22% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-980X - $0.68 vs $0.87 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 125 vs 130 Watts
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $87.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 163 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
182
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.68/FPS
100%
Price, $
$124
70%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $124 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 164 minutes ago
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 i5-10600KF |
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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 | 4.1 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |