Intel Core i9-10980XE vs Intel Core i5-4670R

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-10980XE and Intel Core i5-4670R processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i9-10980XE

Intel Core i5-4670R

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10980XE

14 more cores, run more applications at once: 18 vs 4
32 more threads: 36 vs 4
Around 24% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 3.70 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
4.5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
18x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
6.2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
8x more maximum memory size: 256 GB vs 32 GB
Around 22% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2650 vs 2164
6.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 32856 vs 5233

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	18 vs 4
Number of threads	36 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.60 GHz vs 3.70 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 22 nm
L1 cache	1152 KB vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	18 MB vs 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	24.75 MB vs 4096 KB (shared)
Maximum memory size	256 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2650 vs 2164
PassMark - CPU mark	32856 vs 5233

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4670R

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2.5x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 165 Watt

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 165 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-10980XE
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4670R

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2650

2164

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

32856

5233

Name	Intel Core i9-10980XE	Intel Core i5-4670R
PassMark - Single thread mark	2650	2164
PassMark - CPU mark	32856	5233
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1173
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	15885
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	10844

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-10980XE	Intel Core i5-4670R
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Crystal Well
Launch date	Q4'19	June 2013
Launch price (MSRP)	$979
Place in performance rating	617	1079
Processor Number	i9-10980XE	i5-4670R
Series	Intel Core X-series Processors	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors
Status	Launched	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Price now		$276
Value for money (0-100)		7.92
Performance
Base frequency	3.00 GHz	3.00 GHz
L1 cache	1152 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	18 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	24.75 MB	4096 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	22 nm
Maximum core temperature	86°C
Maximum frequency	4.60 GHz	3.70 GHz
Number of cores	18	4
Number of threads	36	4
64 bit support
Bus Speed		5 GT/s DMI2
Die size		177 mm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		71 °C
Number of QPI Links		0
Transistor count		1400 million
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	4	2
Maximum memory size	256 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2933	DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V
Maximum memory bandwidth		25.6 GB/s
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	FCLGA2066	FCBGA1364
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	165 Watt	65 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2017X
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		37.5mm x 32mm x 1.65mm
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	48	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
PCIe configurations		Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8/2x4
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Anti-Theft technology
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
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
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Idle States
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Graphics
Device ID		0xD22
Graphics base frequency		200 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency		1.30 GHz
Graphics max frequency		1.3 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory		2 GB
Processor graphics		Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics 5200
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported		3
VGA
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over DisplayPort		3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP		3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4		3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA		2880x1800@60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX		11.2/12
OpenGL		4.3