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AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs Intel Core i9-10980XE. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q2/2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Released
Q4/2019
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
Intel Core i9-10980XE

Compare AMD Ryzen 7 2700 VS Intel Core i9-10980XE. Which processor delivers superior performance?

In this detailed comparison, we evaluate the specifications and benchmarks of both processors to determine the best choice for your needs. We analyze their core counts, maximum frequencies, and power consumption.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 boasts a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz GHz. 8 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 65 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q2/2018, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

Intel Core i9-10980XE features a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz GHz. 18 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 165 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q4/2019, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Reasons to consider
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
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  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    395 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 6% better clock speed

    3.20 GHz left arrow 3.00 GHz
  • Performance per watt

    times less performance per watt

    65 W left arrow 165 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 7 2700 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    281 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    189 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    311 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    200 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    312 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    204 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    592 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    436 place
  • Monero Hashrate kH/s
    55 place
  • Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
    132 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    66 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    145 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    155 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    103 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    366 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    99 left arrow score
  • More number of cores

    About 2.25 times more cores

    18 left arrow 8
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 15 % better overclocked clock speed

    4.80 GHz left arrow 4.10 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Core i9-10980XE CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    225 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    42 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    4 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    36 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    92 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    30 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    377 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    80 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    13 place
  • Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
    182 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    90 place

Specifications

Technical data
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Intel Core i9-10980XE Intel Core i9-10980XE
CPU family and group

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server left arrow Desktop / Server
  • Family
    AMD Ryzen left arrow Intel Core i9
  • Generation
    2 left arrow 10
  • CPU group
    AMD Ryzen 2000 left arrow Intel Core i 10000X
CPU Technical specs

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

  • Frequency
    3.20 GHz left arrow 3.00 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    8 left arrow 18
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    4.10 GHz left arrow 4.80 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    16 left arrow 36
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow normal
IGPU

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    no iGPU left arrow no iGPU
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo left arrow No turbo
Hardware codec support

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h264
    No left arrow No
  • VP9
    No left arrow No
  • VP8
    No left arrow No
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    No left arrow No
  • VC-1
    No left arrow No
  • JPEG
    No left arrow No
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i9-10980XE and AMD Ryzen 7 2700. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    DDR4-2933 left arrow DDR4-2933
  • Max. Memory
    64 GB left arrow 256 GB
  • ECC
    Yes left arrow No
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 4
  • PCIe version
    3.0 left arrow 3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    20 left arrow 48
Encryption
  • AES-NI
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of AMD Ryzen 7 2700 and Intel Core i9-10980XE to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

  • TDP (PL1)
    65 W left arrow 165 W
  • Tjunction max.
    95 °C left arrow 86 °C
Technologies and extensions

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by AMD Ryzen 7 2700 and Intel Core i9-10980XE, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V, SVM left arrow VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 left arrow SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
  • L3-Cache
    16.00 MB left arrow 24.75 MB
  • Architecture
    Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) left arrow Cascade Lake
  • Technology
    12 nm left arrow 14 nm
  • Socket
    AM4 left arrow LGA 2066
  • Release date
    Q2/2018 left arrow Q4/2019

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between AMD Ryzen 7 2700 and Intel Core i9-10980XE.

Compare the synthetic benchmark scores and make an informed decision on the best processor for your needs!

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 SC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
1057
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
1191
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 MC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows using a multi-core and hyperthreading
8947
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
24309
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
403
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
480
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 MC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, using a multi-core and hyperthreading
3448
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8848
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
164
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
211
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
1529
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
3800
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
944
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
1174
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
6252
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
15841
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Blender is Open Source Software, creating predefined 3D scenes and measuring the time to execute them
231
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
74.9
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks
15081
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
34165
Intel Core i9-10980XE

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