The Core i9-9980XE is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, it's also the same value for money, as it's only CA$285.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- Up to 15% cheaper – CA$1590.00 vs CA$1875.00
- Consumes up to 41% less energy – 165 vs 280 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- A faster CPU for gaming
Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, CA$
CA$1590
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$8.54/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Jul 14th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1875
84%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$9.76/FPS
88%
Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Jul 14th, 2020
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1686
100%
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
12590
100%
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
39%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Jul 14th, 2020
Cores
16-core
89%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jul 14th, 2020 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | $1,149.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket WRX8 |
| Skylake | Codename | Castle Peak |
165 W | Power Consumption | 280 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 16 |
36 | Threads | 32 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
