Intel Core i9-10980XE vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700E

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-10980XE or Intel Core i9-10980XE – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-10980XE features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10980XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-10980XE Name AMD Ryzen 7 2700E
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 7
10 Generation 2
Intel Core i 10000X Group AMD Ryzen 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10980XE is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
36 Threads 16
None None 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
18 CPU Cores 8
18x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10980XE does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
86 °C Tjunction max --
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10980XE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Cascade Lake Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
LGA 2066 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
979 $ Release price 290 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.8 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
33095
33095
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
14865
14865

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
15841
15841
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
5768
5768

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
8848
8848
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
3065
3065

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
3800
3800
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
1364
1364

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
1174
1174
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
905
905

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
480
480
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
387
387

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
211
211
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E
8C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
152
152