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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10980HK vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i9-10980HK is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 months newer
Available for $643

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i9-10980HK

568FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

565FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i9-10980HK

243FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

241FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-10980HK

208FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

208FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-10980HK

614FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

612FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-10980HK

200FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

199FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-10980HK

643FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

641FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i9-10980HK

367FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

366FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-10980HK

329FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

329FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i9-10980HK

39%

Ryzen 5 3500X

33%

Core i9-10980HK ranks 6 points higher.

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Core i9-10980HK

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core i9-10980HK has 2 more cores.

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Core i9-10980HK

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core i9-10980HK has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-10980HK

16 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10980HK

2.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 50% higher base clock.

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Core i9-10980HK

5.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Core i9-10980HK boosts 29% higher.

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Core i9-10980HK

45W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Core i9-10980HK draws 20W less power.

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Core i9-10980HK

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Core i9-10980HKRyzen 5 3500X

Intel BGA 1440

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AM4

Comet Lake-H

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Matisse

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10980HK or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-10980HK or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10980HK and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-10980HK scores 39/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-10980HK or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-10980HK or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.