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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 7 7700X

The Core i9-10980XE is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $504.00 more expensive!

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$740.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 170% more expensive – $740.00 vs $236.00

CPU

$236.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 62% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years newer
Up to 170% cheaper – $236.00 vs $740.00
Up to 336% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

248FPS

410FPS

574FPS

744FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-10980XE

618FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

790FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-10980XE

203FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

301FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-10980XE

209FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

224FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-10980XE

329FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

322FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-10980XE

526FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

572FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i9-10980XE

938FPS

Ryzen 7 7700X

1079FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-10980XE

35%

Ryzen 7 7700X

69%

Ryzen 7 7700X ranks 34 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-10980XE

Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i9-10980XE has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-10980XE

Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i9-10980XE has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-10980XE

24.75 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X

32 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X has 7.25 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10980XE

3 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 50% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10980XE

4.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X

5.4 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-10980XE

165W

Ryzen 7 7700X

105W

Ryzen 7 7700X draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-10980XE

$740.00

Ryzen 7 7700X

$236.00

Ryzen 7 7700X is $504.00 cheaper.

Core i9-10980XERyzen 7 7700X

LGA2066

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AM5

Cascade Lake-X

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Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10980XE or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 97% faster than the Core i9-10980XE on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Core i9-10980XE?expand_more

97% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-10980XE or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10980XE and Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-10980XE scores 35/100, Ryzen 7 7700X scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-10980XE or Ryzen 7 7700X 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 i9-10980XE or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.