The Core i9-7980XE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X4 9650. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X4 9650
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7980XE vs Phenom X4 9650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Average FPS
163
87%
Min 1% FPS
110
89%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-7980XE vs Phenom X4 9650 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 i9-7980XE vs Phenom X4 9650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Phenom X4 9650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
2 MB
8%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 27th, 2008 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Skylake | Codename | Agena |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
