Ryzen Z1 vs i9-9980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
+53.9%
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.92

Core i9-9980XE outperforms Ryzen Z1 by an impressive 54% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking329654
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.95no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency10.5275.21
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)May 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 Ryzen Z1 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 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size484 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen Z1 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
SocketFCLGA2066FP8
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen Z1. 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 Z1 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 Z1 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 Z1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
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/AAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9980XE and Ryzen Z1.

PCIe version3.04.0
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
+53.9%
Ryzen Z1 11.92

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
+53.8%
Ryzen Z1 18933

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 Z1 2249
+57.5%

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
+36.7%
Ryzen Z1 8301

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-9980XE 15780
+106%
Ryzen Z1 7674

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.34 11.92
Physical cores 18 6
Threads 36 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 15 Watt

i9-9980XE has a 53.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen Z1, on the other hand, has a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 1000% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9980XE is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 is a notebook one.


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