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Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 9 3950X

Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 9 3950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for 680.18 on Amazon

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Updated 350 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 3950X

3.5 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 437.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350 minutes ago

Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for 680.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 3950X

3.5 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 437.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 3950X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 3950X is 37 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10980XE.

Advantages of Ryzen 9 3950X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i9-10980XE - 185 vs 183 FPS
  • Up to 36% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - $437.79 vs $680.18
  • Up to 36% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i9-10980XE - $2.37 vs $3.72 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i9-10980XE - 105 vs 165 Watts
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Crysis 3 Remastered

Crysis 3 Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

183

99%

Value, €/FPS

€3.72/FPS

64%

Price, €

€680.18

64%

Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for 680.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
Ryzen 9 3950X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

185

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.37/FPS

100%

Price, €

€437.79

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 437.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 350 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
Ryzen 9 3950X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1570

92%

Multi-Core

11985

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
Ryzen 9 3950X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1704

100%

Multi-Core

10696

89%

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo

Core i9-10980XE

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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo

Ryzen 9 3950X

Oct 19th, 2019
Nov 25th, 2019
Core i9 ExtremeRyzen 9
Cascade LakeMatisse
Intel Socket 2066AMD Socket AM4
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3.0 GHz
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165 W
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PCs Using Core i9-10980XE or Ryzen 9 3950X

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