Intel Core i9-10980XE vs AMD Threadripper 3970X

“The 10980XE’s lower heat generation and LGA 2066 socket allow for a wider range of possible coolers, and demonstrates better power and heat efficiency in mixed workloads.”

Value

At first glance, the Threadripper dominates here. The i9-10980XE is currently priced at $1,999. The price will no doubt drop, but the 3970X is available at the time of writing for $3,329, placing it below the 10980XE in terms of price-per-core. The Threadripper also has higher base memory support and more cache memory.

One imagines that the high prices we’re seeing right now could be tied to COVID-triggered production issues, or general stock shortages, or simply a price hike for Intel to capitalise on lockdown demand. If we consider that sub-two-grand