Core i7-7820X vs Core i9-10980HK
Core i7-7820X
Core i9-10980HK
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7820X
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10980HK
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-7820X | Core i9-10980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($198) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-7820X | Core i9-10980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($198) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7820X and Core i9-10980HK
Core i7-7820X
The Core i7-7820X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,171 points. Launch price was $599.
Core i9-10980HK
The Core i9-10980HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,037 points. Launch price was $583.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-7820X and Core i9-10980HK share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-7820X versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10980HK — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-10980HK (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-7820X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-10980HK uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7820X scores 17,171 against the Core i9-10980HK's 17,037 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-7820X. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Core i7-7820X vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-10980HK.
| Feature | Core i7-7820X | Core i9-10980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+45% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| PassMark | 17,171 | 17,037 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-7820X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-10980HK uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-7820X | Core i9-10980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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