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Xeon X3470 vs Core i9-10980XE
The Xeon X3470 is much slower than the Core i9-10980XE on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-10980XE35% Score
- Up to 118% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 10 years and 3 months newer
- Up to 19% better value for money
- Up to 83% more expensive – $1076 vs $589
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i9-10980XE has a 2% higher base clock.
LGA1156
Sockethelp
LGA2066Lynnfield
Codenamehelp
Cascade Lake-XServer/Workstation
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics1333 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
2933 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon X3470 or Core i9-10980XE?expand_more
The Core i9-10980XE. It's 400% faster than the Xeon X3470 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-10980XE than Xeon X3470?expand_more
400% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon X3470 or Core i9-10980XE?expand_more
The Core i9-10980XE is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-10980XE worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 35/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon X3470 and Core i9-10980XE?expand_more
Performance: Xeon X3470 scores 7/100, Core i9-10980XE scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon X3470 or Core i9-10980XE bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon X3470 or Core i9-10980XE?expand_more
The Core i9-10980XE is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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