Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7500T outperforms the more expensive Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7500T is 2485 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500T
- Performs up to 7% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-980X - 156 vs 146 FPS
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-980X - $56.68 vs $148.02
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Single-Core
554
49.90990990990991%
Multi-Core
2604
84.6553966189857%
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i5-7500T |
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Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 35 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |