The Core i9-9980XE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom II X4 B95, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$1533.63 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom II X4 B95
- Up to 93% cheaper – CA$112.37 vs CA$1646.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-9980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-9980XE vs Phenom II X4 B95 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1646
6%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$8.84/FPS
8%
Phenom II X4 B95
Oct 1st, 2009
Average FPS
165
89%
Min 1% FPS
111
90%
Price, CA$
CA$112.37
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.68/FPS
100%
Core i9-9980XE vs Phenom II X4 B95 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9980XE vs Phenom II X4 B95 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Phenom II X4 B95 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Phenom II X4 B95
Oct 1st, 2009
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.012 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom II X4 B95 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 1st, 2009 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Deneb |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
