Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs i9-13980HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13980HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
29.68
+17.4%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28

Core i9-13980HX outperforms Ryzen 7 9800X3D by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking143203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency51.0719.94
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$668$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed2.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm4 nm
Die size257 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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
SocketFCBGA1964AM5
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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.

i9-13980HX 29.68
+17.4%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28

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.

i9-13980HX 47153
+17.4%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40163

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-13980HX 20329
+22.2%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 16637

7-Zip Single

i9-13980HX 6972
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8484
+21.7%

7-Zip

i9-13980HX 119244
+32%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 90354

CrossMark Overall

i9-13980HX 2080
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 2347
+12.8%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i9-13980HX 306
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 337
+10.1%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i9-13980HX 190
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 204
+7.4%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i9-13980HX 17564
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 18074
+2.9%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i9-13980HX 2882
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3286
+14%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.68 25.28
Integrated graphics card 5.58 1.98
Recency 4 January 2023 7 November 2024
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 120 Watt

i9-13980HX has a 17.4% higher aggregate performance score, 181.8% faster integrated GPU, 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 118.2% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Core i9-13980HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-13980HX is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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