Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs Core i9-10980HK
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Core i9-10980HK
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10980HK
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i9-10980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i9-10980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ 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 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X and Core i9-10980HK
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,959 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-10980HK
The Core i9-10980HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,037 points. Launch price was $583.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X and Core i9-10980HK share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10980HK — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-10980HK (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i9-10980HK uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X scores 16,959 against the Core i9-10980HK's 17,037 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-10980HK. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i9-10980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| PassMark | 16,959 | 17,037 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,255 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,243 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-10980HK uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i9-10980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X) / not specified (Core i9-10980HK). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core i9-10980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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