Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
Intel
65 Overall Score
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AMD A-Series APU 7800 4-core Socket FM2+
AMD
23 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18-core LGA 2011-v3
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AMD A-Series APU 7800 4-core Socket FM2+
62 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The AMD A10-7850K APU is generally seen as a capable quad-core processor with integrated graphics, suitable for budget builds. Users appreciate its performance for the price, but note that it requires an FM2+ socket and may not support PCIe 3.0 without a 'K' suffix. Some questions remain about cooling and 4K capability, but overall it's a solid choice for entry-level systems.
Pros
- Quad-core performance
- Integrated graphics
- Good value for budget builds
- Supports 4K resolution
- Compatible with FM2+ motherboards
Cons
- Requires FM2+ socket
- No PCIe 3.0 without 'K' suffix
- Cooling concerns
- 4K capability unverified
Performance 3
Value for money 2
Socket compatibility 2
Pcie support 2
Cooling 1
4k capability 1
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Gaming
Server
Budget
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9980XE | AMD A-Series APU 7800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | A-Series APU |
| Model | 9980XE | 7800 |
| Codename | Skylake X | Kaveri |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Threads | 36★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 18★ | 4 |
| L3 Cache | 24.75★ | 4 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | Socket FM2+ |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48★ | — |
| TDP | 165 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Radeon R7 series |
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 A-Series APU 7800 4-core Socket FM2+
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ai (26th percentile)
- Below average single thread (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9980XE
Scores 65 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 23 specs.