Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i9-7980XE Extreme Edition vs Intel Core i7-10700T

Intel Core i7-10700T currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-10700T is 10.2% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-10700T is 11.7% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7-10700T currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i9-7980XE Extreme Edition is about 72% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i7-10700T has a 130 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i9-7980XE Extreme EditionIntel Core i7-10700T
Current used price$138.53$124.44
Current new price$543.75$1,465
Relative gaming performance4747
Gaming performance per dollar0.3360.375
Cinebench R23 multi32,8169,187
Cinebench R23 single1,6631,113
Cores / threads18 / 368 / 16
Socket--
TDP165 W35 W
Release year20172020
Qualified sales88
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