Core i9-10980XE vs Ryzen 7 7745HX
Core i9-10980XE
Ryzen 7 7745HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10980XE
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10980XE | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($620) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10980XE | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($620) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10980XE and Ryzen 7 7745HX
Core i9-10980XE
The Core i9-10980XE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 32,187 points. Launch price was $979.
Ryzen 7 7745HX
The Ryzen 7 7745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,515 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10980XE packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7745HX offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-10980XE has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-10980XE versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7745HX — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7745HX (base: 3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i9-10980XE uses the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7745HX uses Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10980XE scores 32,187 against the Ryzen 7 7745HX's 32,515 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 7 7745HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 24,309 vs 18,606 (26.6% advantage for the Core i9-10980XE). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,242 vs 2,623, a 71.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 7745HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,275 vs 14,000 (15% advantage for the Core i9-10980XE). L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Core i9-10980XE vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7745HX.
| Feature | Core i9-10980XE | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+125% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+29% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-X (2019) | Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 32,187 | 32,515+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 24,309+31% | 18,606 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,242 | 2,623+111% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,275+16% | 14,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10980XE uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7745HX uses FL1 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Core i9-10980XE versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7745HX — the Ryzen 7 7745HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i9-10980XE supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Core i9-10980XE) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7745HX). PCIe lanes: 48 (Core i9-10980XE) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7745HX) — the Core i9-10980XE offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X299 (Core i9-10980XE) and FL1 (Ryzen 7 7745HX).
| Feature | Core i9-10980XE | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+71% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i9-10980XE) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7745HX). The Ryzen 7 7745HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Core i9-10980XE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7745HX targets Performance Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7745HX rivals Core i7-13700HX.
| Feature | Core i9-10980XE | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Performance Gaming Laptop |
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