The Core i9-9980XE is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9900K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-9900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-9980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-9900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, £
£362.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.88/FPS
100%
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-9900K 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 Core i9-9900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-9900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
44%
L3 Cache
16 MB
65%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | $488.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 8 |
36 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
