Intel Core i9-10980XE vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-10980XE and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10980XE
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 18 vs 16
- 4 more threads: 36 vs 32
- Around 13% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2.3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 12% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 15885 vs 14150
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 18 vs 16 |
Number of threads | 36 vs 32 |
L1 cache | 1152 KB vs 1 MB |
L2 cache | 18 MB vs 8 MB |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 15885 vs 14150 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10844 vs 10804 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.7 GHz vs 4.60 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 2.6x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 57% lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 165 Watt
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2705 vs 2651
- Around 18% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 38809 vs 32850
- Around 10% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1296 vs 1173
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Maximum frequency | 4.7 GHz vs 4.60 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm vs 14 nm |
L3 cache | 64 MB vs 24.75 MB |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 105 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2705 vs 2651 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 38809 vs 32850 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1296 vs 1173 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-10980XE
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i9-10980XE | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2651 | 2705 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 32850 | 38809 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1173 | 1296 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 15885 | 14150 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10844 | 10804 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-10980XE | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Cascade Lake | Zen 2 |
Launch date | Q4'19 | 25 Nov 2019 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $979 | $749 |
Place in performance rating | 613 | 593 |
Processor Number | i9-10980XE | |
Series | Intel Core X-series Processors | |
Status | Launched | |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
OPN PIB | 100-100000051WOF | |
OPN Tray | 100-000000051 | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.00 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
L1 cache | 1152 KB | 1 MB |
L2 cache | 18 MB | 8 MB |
L3 cache | 24.75 MB | 64 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 7 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 86°C | |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
Number of cores | 18 | 16 |
Number of threads | 36 | 32 |
64 bit support | ||
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | AM4 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 105 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 48 | 40 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Instruction set extensions | 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® Turbo Boost technology | ||
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) |