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Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for $755 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 446 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $93.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 446 minutes ago

Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for $755 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 446 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $93.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 446 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 104 days older than the more expensive Core i9-10980XE.

Advantages of Core i9-10980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 36 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 0% better in Battlefield IV than Core i9-10980XE - 424 vs 422 FPS
  • Up to 88% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - $93.99 vs $755.00
  • Up to 88% better value when playing Battlefield IV than Core i9-10980XE - $0.22 vs $1.79 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-10980XE - 65 vs 165 Watts
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Battlefield IV

Battlefield IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

422

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.79/FPS

12%

Price, $

$755

12%

Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for $755 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 446 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

424

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.22/FPS

100%

Price, $

$93.99

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $93.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 446 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1570

98%

Multi-Core

11985

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

57%

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo

Core i9-10980XE

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Oct 19th, 2019
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i9 ExtremeRyzen 5
Cascade LakeMatisse
Intel Socket 2066AMD Socket AM4
Desktop
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12
3.0 GHz
3.6 GHz
4.6 GHz
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165 W
65 W
14 nm
7 nm
30.0x
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PCs Using Core i9-10980XE or Ryzen 5 3600

With selected game settings

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