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Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-14500

Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-14500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for CA$700 on Amazon

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Updated 143 minutes ago

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Core i5-14500

2.6 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Intel Core i5-14500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.0 GHz

Buy for CA$339 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 minutes ago

Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for CA$700 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 143 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-14500

2.6 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Intel Core i5-14500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.0 GHz

Buy for CA$339 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-14500 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-14500 is 1542 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10980XE.

Advantages of Core i9-10980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-14500 - 36 vs 20 threads

Advantages of Core i5-14500

  • Performs up to 11% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10980XE - 279 vs 251 FPS
  • Up to 52% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - CA$339.00 vs CA$700.00
  • Up to 56% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10980XE - CA$1.22 vs CA$2.79 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

251

90%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.79/FPS

44%

Price, CA$

CA$700

48%

Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for CA$700 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 143 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Core i5-14500

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

279

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.22/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$339

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-14500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.0 GHz

Buy for CA$339 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Core i5-14500

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1599

63%

Multi-Core

12166

92%

Intel Core i5-14500 Logo
Core i5-14500

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2538

100%

Multi-Core

13257

100%

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo

Core i9-10980XE

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Intel Core i5-14500 Logo

Core i5-14500

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionCore i5
Cascade LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
18
Cores14
36
Threads20
3.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
165 WTDPNot Available
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
30.0x
Multiplier26.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

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