Compare / Core i9-7980XE vs Ryzen 5 3600X
Core i9-7980XE vs Ryzen 5 3600X: which is better?
Core i9-7980XE and Ryzen 5 3600X perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 5090). Ryzen 5 3600X offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Ryzen 5 3600XValue: Ryzen 5 3600X
Head to head
36%
Gaming performance
35%
49/100
Part score
48/100
160 FPS
Average FPS
158 FPS
≈ $109 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $75 (used)
70/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i9-7980XE | Ryzen 5 3600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 | 6 |
| Max boost | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 165 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2015 | 2019 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i9-7980XERyzen 5 3600X
160average FPS
158average FPS