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Core i9-10980XE vs Xeon E5-2699A v4

Core i9-10980XE vs Xeon E5-2699A v4: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

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 192 minutes ago

vs

Xeon E5-2699A v4

2.4 GHz | 22-core

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Intel Xeon Processor E5-2699A v4 22 Core 2.40GHZ 55MB 145W CM8066003197800 (OEM Tray Processor)

Buy for 1,711.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

FPS Winner

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 192 minutes ago

vs

Xeon E5-2699A v4

2.4 GHz | 22-core

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Intel Xeon Processor E5-2699A v4 22 Core 2.40GHZ 55MB 145W CM8066003197800 (OEM Tray Processor)

Buy for 1,711.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-10980XE outperforms the more expensive Xeon E5-2699A v4 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-10980XE is 1089 days newer than the more expensive Xeon E5-2699A v4.

Advantages of Core i9-10980XE

  • Performs up to 3% better in Elden Ring than Xeon E5-2699A v4 - 123 vs 119 FPS
  • Up to 60% cheaper than Xeon E5-2699A v4 - $680.18 vs $1711.71
  • Up to 62% better value when playing Elden Ring than Xeon E5-2699A v4 - $5.53 vs $14.38 per FPS

Advantages of Xeon E5-2699A v4

  • Consumes up to 12% less energy than Intel Core i9-10980XE - 145 vs 165 Watts
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

123

100%

Value, €/FPS

€5.53/FPS

100%

Price, €

€680.18

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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 192 minutes ago

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Xeon E5-2699A v4

Desktop • Oct 25th, 2016


FPS

119

97%

Value, €/FPS

€14.38/FPS

38%

Price, €

€1711.71

39%

Intel Xeon Processor E5-2699A v4 22 Core 2.40GHZ 55MB 145W CM8066003197800 (OEM Tray Processor)

Buy for 1,711.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Xeon E5-2699A v4

Desktop • Oct 25th, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1570

100%

Multi-Core

11985

100%

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Xeon E5-2699A v4

Desktop • Oct 25th, 2016


Single-Core

1175

75%

Multi-Core

9619

80%

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo

Core i9-10980XE

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Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo

Xeon E5-2699A v4

Oct 19th, 2019
Oct 25th, 2016
Core i9 ExtremeXeon E5
Cascade LakeBroadwell
Intel Socket 2066Intel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Desktop
18
22
36
44
3.0 GHz
2.4 GHz
4.6 GHz
3.6 GHz
165 W
145 W
14 nm14 nm
30.0x
24.0x
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Yes
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PCs Using Core i9-10980XE or Xeon E5-2699A v4

With selected game settings

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