i7-7920HQ vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.90
+307%
Core i7-7920HQ
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.64

Core i9-7980XE outperforms Core i7-7920HQ by a whopping 307% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3161292
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.98no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core i7
Power efficiency10.849.76
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Kaby Lake-H (2017)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$378

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads368
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplierno data31
L1 cache1.125 MB256 KB
L2 cache18 MB1 MB
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Smart Responseno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-7920HQ.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-7980XE 18.90
+307%
i7-7920HQ 4.64

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.

i9-7980XE 30021
+307%
i7-7920HQ 7374

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.

i9-7980XE 1445
+12.6%
i7-7920HQ 1283

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.

i9-7980XE 11242
+175%
i7-7920HQ 4085

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.90 4.64
Recency 30 May 2017 3 January 2017
Physical cores 18 4
Threads 36 8
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-7980XE has a 307.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 months, and 350% more physical cores and 350% more threads.

i7-7920HQ, on the other hand, has 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7920HQ in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7980XE is a desktop processor while Core i7-7920HQ is a notebook one.


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