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Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 9 7900X

Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 9 7900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 $1,065 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

4.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $365.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

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 $1,065 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

4.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $365.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 7900X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980XE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 7900X is 1074 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-10980XE.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10980XE

  • Consumes up to 3% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 7900X - 165 vs 170 Watts

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

  • Performs up to 18% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10980XE - 298 vs 253 FPS
  • Up to 66% cheaper than Core i9-10980XE - $365.56 vs $1065.0
  • Up to 71% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10980XE - $1.23 vs $4.21 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10980XE doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


FPS

253

84%

Value, $/FPS

$4.21/FPS

29%

Price, $

$1065

34%

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 $1,065 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

298

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.23/FPS

100%

Price, $

$365.56

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $365.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019


Single-Core

1570

53%

Multi-Core

11985

67%

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2923

100%

Multi-Core

17849

100%

Intel Core i9-10980XE Logo

Intel Core i9-10980XE

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Oct 19th, 2019Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9 ExtremeCollectionRyzen 9
Cascade LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
18
Cores12
36
Threads24
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.6 GHz
165 W
TDP170 W
14 nmProcess Size
5 nm
30.0xMultiplier
47.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-10980XE or Ryzen 9 7900X

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