A10-6790K vs i9-10980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
21.42
+966%

Core i9-10980XE outperforms A10-6790K by a whopping 966% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10980XE and A10-6790K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2601939
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency11.841.83
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)28 October 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$979no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10980XE and A10-6790K 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads364
Base clock speed3 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperature86 °C74 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10980XE and A10-6790K 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
SocketFCLGA2066FM2
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10980XE and A10-6790K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA-FMA4
AVX+AVX
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10980XE and A10-6790K 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 i9-10980XE and A10-6790K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10980XE and A10-6790K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 8670D
Number of pipelinesno data384
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10980XE and A10-6790K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10980XE and A10-6790K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10980XE and A10-6790K.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes48no data

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.

i9-10980XE 21.42
+966%
A10-6790K 2.01

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.

i9-10980XE 32787
+964%
A10-6790K 3081

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.

i9-10980XE 1600
+348%
A10-6790K 357

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.

i9-10980XE 12186
+1334%
A10-6790K 850

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.42 2.01
Recency 19 October 2019 28 October 2013
Physical cores 18 4
Threads 36 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 100 Watt

i9-10980XE has a 965.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 350% more physical cores and 800% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

A10-6790K, on the other hand, has 65% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-6790K in performance tests.


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