i9-10900X vs i9-10980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
20.57
+45.5%
Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.14

Core i9-10980XE outperforms Core i9-10900X by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-10900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking272519
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.73no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency11.808.11
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Cascade Lake-X (2019)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)19 October 2019 (5 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 Core i9-10900X 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads3620
Base clock speed3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHz8 GT/s DMI3 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature86 °C94 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-10900X 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-10900X. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-10900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-10900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-10900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size256 GB256 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s94 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-10900X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4848

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
+45.5%
i9-10900X 14.14

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
+45.5%
i9-10900X 22460

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
+0.9%
i9-10900X 1586

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
+26.9%
i9-10900X 9615

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.57 14.14
Physical cores 18 10
Threads 36 20

i9-10980XE has a 45.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 80% more physical cores and 80% more threads.

The Core i9-10980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10900X in performance tests.


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