The Core i9-9980XE is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 2700X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$1291.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700X
- Up to 78% cheaper – CA$355.00 vs CA$1646.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 36% less energy – 105 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen 7 2700X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1646
21%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$8.84/FPS
22%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
98%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, CA$
CA$355
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.93/FPS
100%
Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen 7 2700X 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 Ryzen 7 2700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen 7 2700X 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
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
44%
L3 Cache
16 MB
65%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Skylake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 8 |
36 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
