The Core i9-9980XE is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $1061.29 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X – 165 vs 180 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- Up to 65% cheaper than the Core i9-9980XE – $560.32 vs $1621.61
- A much better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i9-9980XE
Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€1621.61
34%
Value, €/FPS
€8.72/FPS
36%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Average FPS
181
97%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, €
€560.32
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.10/FPS
100%
Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 i9-9980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
77%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Cores
16-core
89%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Aug 10th, 2017 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | $999.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Skylake | Codename | Whitehaven |
165 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 16 |
36 | Threads | 32 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
