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Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-10980XE

Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-10980XE: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

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Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for $1,200 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-10980XE

3.0 GHz | 18-core

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for $1,200 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-10900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-10900K is 194 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10980XE.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i9-10980XE - 412 vs 387 FPS
  • Up to 67% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - $399.99 vs $1200.0
  • Up to 69% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i9-10980XE - $0.97 vs $3.1 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-10980XE - 125 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10980XE doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10980XE

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-10900K - 36 vs 20 threads
This is a free version of Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

412

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.97/FPS

100%

Price, $

$399.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

387

93%

Value, $/FPS

$3.1/FPS

31%

Price, $

$1200

33%

Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE Octadeca-core (18 Core) 3 GHz Processor - 24.75 MB Cache - 4.60 GHz Overclocking Speed - 14 nm - 165 W - 36 Threads

Buy for $1,200 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

100%

Multi-Core

9163

76%

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo
Core i9-10980XE

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1570

89%

Multi-Core

11985

100%

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo

Intel Core i9-10900K

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Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo

Intel Core i9-10980XE

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateOct 19th, 2019
Core i9CollectionCore i9 Extreme
Comet LakeCodenameCascade Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
18
20Threads
36
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 W
TDP165 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-10900K or Core i9-10980XE

Counter-Strike 2, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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