EPYC 7513 vs i9-9980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
EPYC 7513
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 200 Watt
37.32
+103%

EPYC 7513 outperforms Core i9-9980XE by a whopping 103% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and EPYC 7513 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking32983
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.9411.23
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD EPYC
Power efficiency10.5117.65
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,979$2,840

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7513 has 185% better value for money than i9-9980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980XE and EPYC 7513 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores18 (Octadeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads3664
Base clock speed3 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.65 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3026
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm+
Die size484 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE and EPYC 7513 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2
SocketFCLGA2066SP3
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980XE and EPYC 7513. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9980XE and EPYC 7513 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9980XE and EPYC 7513 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9980XE and EPYC 7513. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9980XE and EPYC 7513.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes44128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-9980XE 18.34
EPYC 7513 37.32
+103%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-9980XE 29127
EPYC 7513 59285
+104%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.34 37.32
Recency 19 October 2018 15 March 2021
Physical cores 18 32
Threads 36 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 200 Watt

i9-9980XE has 21.2% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7513, on the other hand, has a 103.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 77.8% more physical cores and 77.8% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7513 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9980XE in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9980XE is a desktop processor while EPYC 7513 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9980XE and EPYC 7513, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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