i9-13900T vs i9-10980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
20.57
Core i9-13900T
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 35 Watt
27.69
+34.6%

Core i9-13900T outperforms Core i9-10980XE by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-13900T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking272175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.7244.24
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency11.7974.82
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$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900T has 277% better value for money than i9-10980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-13900T 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3632
Base clock speed3 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.3 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)36 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 i9-13900T 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 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-13900T. 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-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-13900T 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 i9-13900T 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 i9-13900T. 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
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10980XE and Core i9-13900T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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
i9-13900T 27.69
+34.6%

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
i9-13900T 43986
+34.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.57 27.69
Recency 19 October 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 18 24
Threads 36 32
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 35 Watt

i9-10980XE has 12.5% more threads.

i9-13900T, on the other hand, has a 34.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 33.3% more physical cores, and 371.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10980XE in performance tests.


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