The Core i9-10980XE is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10105, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $693.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10980XE
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10105
- Up to 90% cheaper – $76.56 vs $770.27
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i3-10105 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€770.27
9%
Value, €/FPS
€4.05/FPS
10%
Core i3-10105
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
187
98%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, €
€76.56
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i3-10105 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 i9-10980XE vs Core i3-10105 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10980XE vs Core i3-10105 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-10105
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10105 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $1,076.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
