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Intel Core i9-9980XE or Intel Core i9-9980XE – 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 i9-9980XE features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series. To use the Intel Core i9-9980XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series. To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7r2 socket. |
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| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Core i9-9980XE | Name | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 |
| Intel Core i9 | Family | AMD Ryzen Embedded V |
| 9 | Generation | 3 |
| Intel Core i 9000X | Group | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3000 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Core i9-9980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9980XE is 3.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is 3.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz. |
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| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.8 GHz |
| Yes | Overclocking | No |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 3.0 GHz | Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 36 | Threads | 16 |
| None | None | 3.5 GHz |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 18 | CPU Cores | 8 |
| 18x | Cores | 8x Zen 3 |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core i9-9980XE does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | Direct X | -- |
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| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Shaders | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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| 4 | Memory channels | 2 |
| 128.0 GB | Max. Memory | 64.0 GB |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| 42.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
| DDR4-2666 | Memory type | DDR5-4800 |
Thermal Management |
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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. |
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| None | TDP up | 54 W |
| 84 °C | Tjunction max | 105 °C |
| 165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
| None | TDP down | 35 W |
Technical details |
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The Intel Core i9-9980XE 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 25.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is manufactured using a 6 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache. |
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| Q4/2018 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 4.0 MB |
| 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 |
| Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Rembrandt (Zen 3+) |
| 14 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
| LGA 2066 | Socket | FP7r2 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
| 1979 $ | Release price | -- |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 25.0 MB | L3-Cache | 16.0 MB |