The Core i9-9980XE is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-10850K and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $482.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-10850K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 65% cheaper – $258.00 vs $740.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-10850K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
203
97%
Min 1% FPS
139
97%
Price, $
$740.99
34%
Value, $/FPS
$3.65/FPS
33%
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$258
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.22/FPS
100%
Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-10850K 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
Very High
1920x1080
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Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-10850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9980XE vs Core i9-10850K 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
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Cores
10-core
56%
L3 Cache
20 MB
81%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2020 |
| $1,979.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 10 |
36 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
