i5-5200U vs i7-980X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-980X
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.30
+174%
Core i5-5200U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.57

Core i7-980X outperforms Core i5-5200U by a whopping 174% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13672113
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency3.139.91
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Broadwell-U (2015)
Release date16 March 2010 (14 years ago)1 March 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$959$281

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.33 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate6.4 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size239 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data105 °C
Number of transistors1,170 million1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1366FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size24 GB16 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 5500
Max video memoryno data16 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data900 MHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data2560X1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data12

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-980X 4.30
+174%
i5-5200U 1.57

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-980X 6835
+173%
i5-5200U 2501

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-980X 551
i5-5200U 788
+43%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-980X 2588
+71.2%
i5-5200U 1512

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-980X 7930
+141%
i5-5200U 3290

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.30 1.57
Recency 16 March 2010 1 March 2015
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 15 Watt

i7-980X has a 173.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

i5-5200U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 766.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-980X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-5200U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-980X is a desktop processor while Core i5-5200U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-980X and Core i5-5200U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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