Intel Core i9-10980XE | AMD RX-418GD | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10980XE or AMD RX-418GD - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-10980XE has 18 cores with 36 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10980XE was released in Q4/2019. The AMD RX-418GD has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD RX-418GD was released in Q4/2015. |
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Intel Core i9 (80) | Family | AMD R (6) |
Intel Core i 10000X (4) | CPU group | AMD RX 1st Gen. (6) |
10 | Generation | 1 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Merlin Falcon (Excavator) |
Desktop | Segment | Notebook |
Intel Core i9-9980XE | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 3.00 GHz (4.80 GHz) while the AMD RX-418GD has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD RX-418GD is at 1.80 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-10980XE or AMD RX-418GD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10980XE can use up to 256 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 93.8 GB/s. The AMD RX-418GD supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2400, DDR3-2133 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-10980XE is 165 W, while the AMD RX-418GD has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
86 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10980XE is manufactured in 14 nm and has 24.75 MB cache. The AMD RX-418GD is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
979 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) @ 0.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE | AMD RX-418GD |
Unknown | Unknown |