Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
Intel
65 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 16-core sTRX4
AMD
62 Overall Score
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Gaming
Budget
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9980XE | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO |
| Model | 9980XE | 3955WX |
| Codename | Skylake X | — |
| Class | desktop | hedt |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 16 |
| Threads | 36★ | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 18★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 | 72★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4 | 8★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | sTRX4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 165★ | 280 |
| 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 PRO 3955WX 16-core sTRX4
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v30.037score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 16-core sTRX40.123score per dollar
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 16-core sTRX4 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9980XE
Scores 65 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.