i9-13900TE vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.93
+90.1%
Core i9-13900TE
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 35 Watt
9.96

Core i9-7980XE outperforms Core i9-13900TE by an impressive 90% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Core i9-13900TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking310771
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.8626.93
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and Core i9-13900TE 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 speed2.6 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size484 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Core i9-13900TE 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA20661700
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i9-13900TE. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7980XE and Core i9-13900TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i9-13900TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i9-13900TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i9-13900TE.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-7980XE 18.93
+90.1%
i9-13900TE 9.96

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.

i9-7980XE 30070
+90.1%
i9-13900TE 15819

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.93 9.96
Recency 1 September 2017 4 January 2023
Physical cores 18 24
Threads 36 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 35 Watt

i9-7980XE has a 90.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 12.5% more threads.

i9-13900TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 371.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900TE in performance tests.


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