Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
Intel
65 Overall Score
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
AMD
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The AMD Threadripper 2920X is a powerhouse for multithreaded workloads like rendering and video editing, offering excellent value compared to Intel equivalents. However, it runs very hot, requires a liquid cooler, and is not recommended for gaming due to high temperatures and tuning needs. Some users received units without original packaging, and stability can require BIOS tweaking.
Pros
- Excellent multithreaded performance
- Great value for money vs Intel
- Overclocks well to 4.25 GHz
- Good for workstation tasks
- Compatible with older Threadripper boards
Cons
- Runs very hot
- Requires liquid cooling
- Not suitable for gaming
- Stability issues requiring BIOS tweaks
- Some units arrived without original packaging
Multithreaded performance 6
Value for money 5
Heat output 5
Gaming suitability 5
Stability and tuning 4
Packaging condition 3
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Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9980XE | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Model | 9980XE | 2920X |
| Codename | Skylake X | — |
| Class | desktop | hedt |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 12 |
| Threads | 36★ | 24 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 18★ | 6 |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 | 38★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | Socket TR4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 64★ |
| TDP | 165★ | 180 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
- Strong ai (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong multi thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong platform (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (77th percentile)
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
- Strong platform (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong multi thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ai (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9980XE
Scores 65 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 23 specs.