Ryzen 7 5700X vs i7-980X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-980X
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.45
Ryzen 7 5700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.42
+291%

Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms Core i7-980X by a whopping 291% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-980X and Ryzen 7 5700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1358384
Place by popularitynot in top-10023
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.2239.15
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.1224.44
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date16 March 2010 (14 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$959$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5700X has 17695% better value for money than i7-980X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-980X and Ryzen 7 5700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.33 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate6.4 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size239 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,170 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-980X and Ryzen 7 5700X 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
SocketFCLGA1366AM4
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980X and Ryzen 7 5700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
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
PAE36 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-980X and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 i7-980X and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 i7-980X and Ryzen 7 5700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size24 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-980X and Ryzen 7 5700X.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

i7-980X 4.45
Ryzen 7 5700X 17.42
+291%

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.

i7-980X 6810
Ryzen 7 5700X 26658
+291%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-980X 551
Ryzen 7 5700X 2146
+289%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-980X 2589
Ryzen 7 5700X 9723
+276%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.45 17.42
Recency 16 March 2010 4 April 2022
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 5700X has a 291.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-980X in performance tests.


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