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Core i9-10980HK
Core i7-7820X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10980HK
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7820X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10980HK | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($198) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10980HK | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($198) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10980HK and Core i7-7820X
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Core i9-10980HK and Core i7-7820X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10980HK versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-7820X — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-10980HK (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i9-10980HK uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-7820X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10980HK scores 17,037 against the Core i7-7820X's 17,171 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-7820X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-10980HK vs 11 MB (total) on the Core i7-7820X.
| Feature | Core i9-10980HK | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+13% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+45% | 11 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 17,037 | 17,171 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10980HK uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7820X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-10980HK | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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