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Intel Core i9-7980XE
Intel Core i7-970
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
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Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
SysReqs Overall Score
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Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-7980XE and Intel Core i7-970General
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-7980XE | Core i7-970 |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Skylake | Bloomfield |
| Release Date | Sep 2017 | Jul 2010 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
CPU
| Cores | 18 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 36 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.60 | 3.20 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB | 1.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 12MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1366 |
| TDP | 165 | 130 |