Ryzen 5 5600X vs i7-980

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-980
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.37
Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.78
+215%

Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Core i7-980 by a whopping 215% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-980 and Ryzen 5 5600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1356539
Place by popularitynot in top-10016
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.2226.67
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency3.1820.06
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date26 June 2011 (13 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,109$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5600X has 12023% better value for money than i7-980.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-980 and Ryzen 5 5600X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.33 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate4.8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache64 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)3 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size239 mm22x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-980 and Ryzen 5 5600X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366AM4
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980 and Ryzen 5 5600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-980 and Ryzen 5 5600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-980 and Ryzen 5 5600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980 and Ryzen 5 5600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size24 GB128 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-980 and Ryzen 5 5600X.

PCIe version2.04.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-980 4.37
Ryzen 5 5600X 13.78
+215%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-980 6941
Ryzen 5 5600X 21888
+215%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.37 13.78
Recency 26 June 2011 8 October 2020
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 5600X has a 215.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 5600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-980 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-980 and Ryzen 5 5600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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