intel
Brand18/36
Cores/Threads3GHz
Base Clock165W
TDPIntel Core i9-9980XE
intel
Brand12/20
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i7-12700K
Intel Core i9-9980XE
Intel Core i9-9980XE
$1979 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i7-12700K
$409 • Nov 2021
Intel Core i7-12700K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-9980XE | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 | 12 |
| Threads | 36 | 20 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.0 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 30 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 165 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 24.75 MB | 25.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Architecture | Core i9 Extreme (X-Series 9th Gen) | Core i7 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 10nm |
| Socket | intel socket 2066 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 484 mm² | 215 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i7-12700K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9980XE
INTEL • 18/36 • 3GHz
Intel Core i7-12700K
INTEL • 12/20 • 3.6GHz
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