Ryzen 5 3600 vs i9-9980XE

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
+64.2%
Ryzen 5 3600
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
11.17

Core i9-9980XE outperforms Ryzen 5 3600 by an impressive 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen 5 3600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking329702
Place by popularitynot in top-1008
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.9422.81
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency10.5216.26
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)7 July 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,979$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 3600 has 479% better value for money than i9-9980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen 5 3600 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3612
Base clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache1.125 MB384 KB
L2 cache18 MB3 MB
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen 5 3600 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen 5 3600. 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+

Security technologies

Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen 5 3600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen 5 3600 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 i9-9980XE and Ryzen 5 3600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen 5 3600.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes44no data

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
+64.2%
Ryzen 5 3600 11.17

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
+64.2%
Ryzen 5 3600 17742

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-9980XE 1428
Ryzen 5 3600 1614
+13%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-9980XE 11345
+64.1%
Ryzen 5 3600 6912

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-9980XE 3736
+138%
Ryzen 5 3600 1568

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-9980XE 198
+2.9%
Ryzen 5 3600 192

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.34 11.17
Recency 8 October 2018 7 July 2019
Physical cores 18 6
Threads 36 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

i9-9980XE has a 64.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 5 3600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 3600 in performance tests.


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