The Core i9-10980XE is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-11600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-10980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11600
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-11600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
190
95%
Min 1% FPS
126
95%
Price, £
£970.5
100%
Value, £/FPS
£5.1/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-11600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-11600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10980XE vs Core i5-11600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
92%
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
33%
L3 Cache
12 MB
48%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $1,076.00 | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 6 |
36 | Threads | 12 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
