Comparing the two models highlights their distinct features and capabilities.
Comparing the two models highlights their distinct features and capabilities.
What do you think? The Intel 9980XE still feels a bit faster, just a tiny margin. I’m curious about how much the 10980XE can be upgraded and whether the new power plan for Ryzen will make a difference. I’m also wondering what the 4000 series will deliver.
You didn't see Linus' video? Intel might need years to keep up. /s The 10980XE could improve more than the 9980XE if Intel actually made changes beyond just the name. So in theory, it'd be a bit better than the 3950X, but only independent reviews will say for sure.
The data only indicated that the overclocked 7960X and 9980XE outperformed a standard 3950X, yet the stock 7980XE consistently underperformed across all charts in this video. The 10980XE remains a 14nm+ improvement but offers no substantial IPC gains, just a minor clock increase. I anticipate it will also lag behind Ryzen models.
on another posted I mentioned this to you about the 3950X going toe to toe with the upcoming 10980XE probably but at $250 less and on a consumer platform. If you need more PCIe lanes just wait for TR 3000. But as I remember you said your applications simply aren't optimized for AMD? Sad since the 3900 and 3950X are killer chips pre ordered a 3950X and I am putting it in a 13L NCase M1 w/ only a 240mm AIO since OptimumTech successfully did the same build, which is insane since my prior setup of a 18.5L Sliger Cerberus with a X399M 2950X could be barley be cooled with a custom loop. Which brings up another point, even if the 10980XE is the better chip marginally it requires a large socket HEDT motherboard and at least a 360 AIO or custom loop. For me personally I only build SFF so this automatically rules the chip out
Your inquiry highlights AMD's strong stance. The 10980XE is a more costly chip that also needs an HEDT board to operate. Your overall expense with AMD is likely $300–$400 lower. That suggests AMD is the obvious choice unless you require HEDT capabilities such as additional PCIe lanes or quad channel RAM.