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Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen 9 5950X: 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 94 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 309.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 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 94 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 309.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5950X 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 9 5950X is 748 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9980XE.

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 52% better in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i9-9980XE - 163 vs 107 FPS
  • Up to 51% cheaper than Core i9-9980XE - $279.19 vs $564.23
  • Up to 68% better value when playing Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than Core i9-9980XE - $1.90 vs $5.85 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i9-9980XE - 105 vs 165 Watts
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

107

66%

Value, €/FPS

€5.85/FPS

32%

Price, €

€626.3

49%

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 94 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

163

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.9/FPS

100%

Price, €

€309.9

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 309.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1420

65%

Multi-Core

11230

92%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i9-9980XE Logo

Core i9-9980XE

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

Ryzen 9 5950X

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionRyzen 9
SkylakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
18
Cores16
36
Threads32
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
165 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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