EPYC 9655P vs i9-10980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
20.59
EPYC 9655P
2024
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
100.00
+386%

EPYC 9655P outperforms Core i9-10980XE by a whopping 386% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10980XE and EPYC 9655P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2701
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.792.62
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency11.7523.54
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Turin (2024)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$979$10,811

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-10980XE has 350% better value for money than EPYC 9655P.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10980XE and EPYC 9655P 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)96
Threads36192
Base clock speed3 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data12x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature86 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data99,780 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10980XE and EPYC 9655P 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
SocketFCLGA2066SP5
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt400 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10980XE and EPYC 9655P. 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++
AVX++
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
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10980XE and EPYC 9655P 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 EPYC 9655P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10980XE and EPYC 9655P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10980XE and EPYC 9655P.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes48128

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 20.59
EPYC 9655P 100.00
+386%

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 32712
EPYC 9655P 158845
+386%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.59 100.00
Recency 19 October 2019 10 October 2024
Physical cores 18 96
Threads 36 192
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 400 Watt

i9-10980XE has 142.4% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9655P, on the other hand, has a 385.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9655P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10980XE in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10980XE is a desktop processor while EPYC 9655P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10980XE and EPYC 9655P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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