Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition
G-Score 70 Overall Score
18 cores / 36 threads, up to 4.60 GHz, 165.00 W TDP, AVX-512
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Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
G-Score 81 Overall Score
12 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.40 GHz, 120.00 W TDP, 64.00 MB cache, AVX-512
VERDICT
Recommended Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955 takes the broad win; Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition keeps a niche or two. Spec sheet: up to 5.4 GHz, 12 / 24, 64 MB L3 cache—Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955 is built for sustained load, not just burst. The 5% edge in Content Creation Index is the usable takeaway. The biggest gaps show up in 43% higher on Gaming Index, on Value Index +20%; if that is your daily work, Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955 is the easier pick. Double-check Content Creation Index if you skipped the middle sections.
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Head-to-Head Specs
18 / 36
Cores
12 / 24
4.6 GHz
Clock
5.4 GHz
25 MB
Cache
64 MB
165 W
Power
120 W
Six Index Comparison
Gaming Index
Game performanceBetter in this index AMD Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
79
113
Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
Align your pick with Gaming Index if frame stability matters more than spec-sheet core counts.
Content Creation Index
Editing, rendering & streamingBetter in this index AMD Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
78
82
Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
Creation workloads care about encode, render, and memory bandwidth—Content Creation Index reflects that mix.
Compute Index
Compilation & multithreaded workloadsBetter in this index AMD Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
75
79
Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
For dev work and multithreaded desktop tasks, prioritize Compute Index.
AI Capability
On-device AI workloadsBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Processor
64
60
Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
Planning to run local models or AI tools? Compare AI Capability explicitly.
Efficiency Index
Performance per wattBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Processor
73
73
Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
Small builds, quiet systems, and always-on desktops should weigh Efficiency Index heavily.
Value Index
Capability vs platform costBetter in this index AMD Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
28
33
Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
Value is not simply cheapest—Value Index measures capability against platform cost.
Key Differences
Spec Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955
硬件类型 CPU CPU
核心 / 线程 18 / 36 12 / 24
最高 Boost 4.6 GHz 5.4 GHz
L3 缓存 25 MB 64 MB
TDP 165 W 120 W
平台 FCLGA2066 AM5
内存支持 DDR4-2933 DDR5
Buying Choice
Why choose Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition?
- 18 cores / 36 threads — higher multithreaded throughput
- Efficiency-focused specs for quiet, cool builds
Why choose Ryzen™ 9 PRO 9955?
- 64.00 MB L3 cache — smoother gaming with fewer hitches
- AVX-512 support — faster heavy compute and compilation
- Lower platform cost with less cooling pressure
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