Intel Core i9-10900 vs Intel Core i9-10980XE
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-10900 and Intel Core i9-10980XE processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10900
- Around 13% higher clock speed: 5.20 GHz vs 4.60 GHz
- Around 16% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 86°C
- Around 11% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2.5x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 165 Watt
- Around 14% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3028 vs 2652
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 5.20 GHz vs 4.60 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 86°C |
L1 cache | 1280 KB vs 1152 KB |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 3028 vs 2652 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10980XE
- 8 more cores, run more applications at once: 18 vs 10
- 16 more threads: 36 vs 20
- 7.2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 24% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Around 66% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 32787 vs 19794
- Around 30% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 10602 vs 8181
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 18 vs 10 |
Number of threads | 36 vs 20 |
L2 cache | 18 MB vs 2.5 MB |
L3 cache | 24.75 MB vs 20 MB |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB vs 128 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 32787 vs 19794 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10602 vs 8181 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-10900
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-10980XE
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i9-10900 | Intel Core i9-10980XE |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 3028 | 2652 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 19794 | 32787 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 8181 | 10602 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1173 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 15885 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-10900 | Intel Core i9-10980XE | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Comet Lake | Cascade Lake |
Launch date | Q2'20 | Q4'19 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $439 - $449 | $979 |
Place in performance rating | 646 | 609 |
Processor Number | i9-10900 | i9-10980XE |
Series | 10th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors | Intel Core X-series Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.80 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | |
L1 cache | 1280 KB | 1152 KB |
L2 cache | 2.5 MB | 18 MB |
L3 cache | 20 MB | 24.75 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 86°C |
Maximum frequency | 5.20 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
Number of cores | 10 | 18 |
Number of threads | 20 | 36 |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x9BC5 | |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | |
Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2160@30Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 165 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C | PCG 2017X |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 48 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |