i7-13700TE vs i9-9980XE

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
+26%
Core i7-13700TE
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
14.55

Core i9-9980XE outperforms Core i7-13700TE by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and Core i7-13700TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking322488
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.79no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.5239.34
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,979no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980XE and Core i7-13700TE 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3624
Base clock speed3 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size484 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE and Core i7-13700TE 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 i9-9980XE and Core i7-13700TE. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9980XE and Core i7-13700TE 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 i9-9980XE and Core i7-13700TE are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9980XE and Core i7-13700TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, 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 i9-9980XE and Core i7-13700TE.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-9980XE 18.34
+26%
i7-13700TE 14.55

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.

i9-9980XE 29127
+26%
i7-13700TE 23113

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.34 14.55
Recency 19 October 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 18 16
Threads 36 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 35 Watt

i9-9980XE has a 26% higher aggregate performance score, and 12.5% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i7-13700TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 371.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13700TE in performance tests.


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