i7-13700F vs i9-10980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
20.57
Core i7-13700F
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
24.54
+19.3%

Core i7-13700F outperforms Core i9-10980XE by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10980XE and Core i7-13700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking272208
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.7357.16
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency11.8035.73
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$979$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13700F has 387% better value for money than i9-10980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10980XE and Core i7-13700F 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3624
Base clock speed3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature86 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10980XE and Core i7-13700F 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i7-13700F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-10980XE and Core i7-13700F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i7-13700F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i7-13700F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size256 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i7-13700F.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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 20.57
i7-13700F 24.54
+19.3%

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 32670
i7-13700F 38974
+19.3%

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
i7-13700F 2687
+67.9%

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 12197
i7-13700F 15904
+30.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.57 24.54
Recency 19 October 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 18 16
Threads 36 24
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

i9-10980XE has 12.5% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i7-13700F, on the other hand, has a 19.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10980XE in performance tests.


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