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Ryzen 9 7900X vs Core i9-10980XE

Ryzen 9 7900X vs Core i9-10980XE: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7900X

4.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 314.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

vs

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 45 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7900X

4.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 314.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

vs

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 45 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 7900X 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 7900X is 1074 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10980XE.

Advantages of Ryzen 9 7900X

  • Performs up to 8% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i9-10980XE - 235 vs 218 FPS
  • Up to 54% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - $314.41 vs $680.18
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i9-10980XE - $1.34 vs $3.12 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10980XE doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i9-10980XE

  • Consumes up to 3% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 7900X - 165 vs 170 Watts
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

235

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.34/FPS

100%

Price, €

€314.41

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 314.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

218

93%

Value, €/FPS

€3.12/FPS

43%

Price, €

€680.18

46%

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 45 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2953

100%

Multi-Core

17898

100%

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1599

54%

Multi-Core

12166

68%

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo

Ryzen 9 7900X

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Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo

Core i9-10980XE

Sep 27th, 2022
Oct 19th, 2019
Ryzen 9Core i9 Extreme
RaphaelCascade Lake
AMD Socket AM5Intel Socket 2066
Desktop
Desktop
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18
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36
4.7 GHz
3.0 GHz
5.6 GHz
4.6 GHz
170 W
165 W
5 nm
14 nm
47.0x
30.0x
Radeon Graphics
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PCs Using Ryzen 9 7900X or Core i9-10980XE

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