Intel Core i9-9980XE | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9980XE or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X - 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 i9-9980XE has 18 cores with 36 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9980XE was released in Q4/2018. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (70) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
9 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-7980XE | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-10980XE | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 3.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is at 3.60 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
18 | Cores | 8 |
36 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9980XE can use up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-9980XE is 165 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
84 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9980XE is manufactured in 14 nm and has 25.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
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, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
1979 $ | Release price | 450 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
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