CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 75.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 13.8% advantage
The Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz has the highest core count with 18 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

237th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs71st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

287th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs725th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs89th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X

4,652

3.00GHz

2,652

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X

37,308

3.00GHz

32,787

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

9700X

Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz

3.00GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor

9700X

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz, Intel Core i9-10980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz

3.00GHz

⚡Base Clock

3.8 GHz

9700X

3.0 GHz

3.00GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.5 GHz

9700X

4.8 GHz

3.00GHz

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9700X

18 Threads: 36

3.00GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9700X

FCLGA2066

3.00GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

9700X

165 W

3.00GHz

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9700X

L1 Instruction Cache: 18 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 18 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 18 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB

3.00GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-10980XE @ 3.00GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.