The Core i7-980X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Consumes up to 28% less energy – 130 vs 180 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
Core i7-980X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
CA$535
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.92/FPS
100%
Core i7-980X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-980X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-980X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-980X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Oct 3rd, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $649.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Colfax |
130 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 12 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
