Intel Core i9-10900 vs Intel Core i9-7980XE
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i9-10900 and the Intel Core i9-7980XE. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 165W |
| Cores | 10 | 18 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2066 |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Threads | 10 | 18 |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Comet Lake | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | None |
Winner: Intel Core i9-7980XE — driven by Cores (18), L3 Cache (25 MB), Threads (18)
Intel Core i9-10900
5
performance points
Intel Core i9-7980XE
7
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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