The Core i9-10980XE is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10105, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $761.41 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10980XE
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10105
- Up to 89% cheaper – $93.59 vs $855.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i3-10105 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10980XE
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$855
10%
Value, $/FPS
$4.11/FPS
11%
Core i3-10105
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$93.59
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
100%
Core i9-10980XE vs Core i3-10105 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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 i3-10105 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10980XE vs Core i3-10105 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
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i3-10105
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10105 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $1,076.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Cascade Lake-X | Codename | Comet Lake-R |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
