Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i9-7980XE
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-6600K and the Intel Core i9-7980XE. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 91W | 165W |
| Cores | 4 | 18 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA2066 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 25 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 18 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | None |
Intel Core i5-6600K
2
specs won
Intel Core i9-7980XE
4
specs won
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