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Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen 5 5600GT

Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen 5 5600GT: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor 18 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AD1)

Buy for 626.3 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600GT

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

Core i9-9980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor 18 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AD1)

Buy for 626.3 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600GT

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600GT outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600GT is 1907 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9980XE.

Advantages of Core i9-9980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - 36 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600GT

  • Performs up to 14% better in Rust than Core i9-9980XE - 224 vs 196 FPS
  • Up to 81% cheaper than Core i9-9980XE - $105.50 vs $564.23
  • Up to 84% better value when playing Rust than Core i9-9980XE - $0.52 vs $3.20 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-9980XE - 65 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
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Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

196

88%

Value, €/FPS

€3.2/FPS

16%

Price, €

€626.3

18%

Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor 18 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AD1)

Buy for 626.3 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

224

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.52/FPS

100%

Price, €

€117.11

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo
Core i9-9980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1420

69%

Multi-Core

11230

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2047

100%

Multi-Core

8256

74%

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo

Core i9-9980XE

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo

Ryzen 5 5600GT

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionRyzen 5
SkylakeCodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
18
Cores6
36
Threads12
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
165 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

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