The Core i9-10980XE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $684.68 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 89% cheaper – $85.59 vs $770.27
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 53% less energy – 77 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-3450 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
11%
Value, €/FPS
€4.05/FPS
12%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
89%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, €
€85.59
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.5/FPS
100%
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-3450 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 i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-3450 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
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $1,076.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
