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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10980XE vs Xeon X3470

The Core i9-10980XE is much faster than the Xeon X3470 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 118% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 3 months newer
  • Up to 19% better value for money
  • Up to 83% more expensive$1076 vs $589
  • Up to 83% cheaper$589 vs $1076

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i9-10980XE ranks 28 points higher.

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Core i9-10980XE has 14 more cores.

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Core i9-10980XE has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-10980XE has 16.75 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon X3470
2.933 GHz

Core i9-10980XE has a 2% higher base clock.

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Xeon X3470
3.6 GHz

Core i9-10980XE boosts 33% higher.

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Xeon X3470 draws 70W less power.

LGA2066
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LGA1156
Cascade Lake-X
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Lynnfield
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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1333 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10980XE or Xeon X3470?expand_more
The Core i9-10980XE. It's 400% faster than the Xeon X3470 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-10980XE than Xeon X3470?expand_more
400% 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 Xeon X3470?expand_more
The Core i9-10980XE is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-10980XE worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 35/100 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 Xeon X3470?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-10980XE scores 35/100, Xeon X3470 scores 7/100. 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 Xeon X3470 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 Xeon X3470?expand_more
The Core i9-10980XE is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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