The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-980X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-980X
- Consumes up to 28% less energy – 130 vs 180 Watts
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i7-980X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Average FPS
169
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i7-980X 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-980X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 31st, 2018 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $899.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Colfax | Codename | Gulftown |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
