The Core i9-7980XE is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7980XE vs Ryzen 5 2600 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
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Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
97%
Min 1% FPS
120
97%
Price, €
€190.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
100%
Core i9-7980XE vs Ryzen 5 2600 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 Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Ryzen 5 2600 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
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
33%
L3 Cache
16 MB
65%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Skylake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 6 |
36 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
