The EPYC 7642 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9980XE. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7642
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 96 vs 36 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-9980XE
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 165 vs 225 Watts
EPYC 7642 vs Core i9-9980XE
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7642
Aug 7th, 2019
Average FPS
197
97%
Min 1% FPS
135
97%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
$1799.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$8.86/FPS
100%
EPYC 7642 vs Core i9-9980XE 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Very High
1920x1080
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Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
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Very High
1920x1080
+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7642 vs Core i9-9980XE in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7642 vs Core i9-9980XE in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7642
Aug 7th, 2019
Cores
48-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i9-9980XE
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
18-core
38%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7642 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9980XE |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 7th, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,979.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Rome | Codename | Skylake-X |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
48 | Cores | 18 |
96 | Threads | 36 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 24.75 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
