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Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 5 5600X: 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

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 60 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 61 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 60 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 383 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10980XE.

Advantages of Core i9-10980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 36 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 9% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-10980XE - 146 vs 134 FPS
  • Up to 70% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - CA$209.00 vs CA$700.00
  • Up to 73% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i9-10980XE - CA$1.43 vs CA$5.22 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-10980XE - 65 vs 165 Watts
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Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

134

92%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$5.22/FPS

27%

Price, CA$

CA$700

29%

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 61 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

146

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.43/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$209

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 60 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1570

75%

Multi-Core

11985

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

72%

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo

Core i9-10980XE

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionRyzen 5
Cascade LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
18
Cores6
36
Threads12
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
165 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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