The Core i9-9980XE is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $662.24 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- Up to 90% cheaper – $72.95 vs $735.19
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 53% less energy – 77 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-3470 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
51
100%
Min 1% FPS
37
100%
Price, $
$735.19
9%
Value, $/FPS
$14.41/FPS
12%
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-3470 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 i9-9980XE vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | $184.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
