Intel Core i9-13980HX vs AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS

Processor comparisons 29-01-2023

   For example you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the full tests Intel Core i9-13980HX vs AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS and understand which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, programming, rendering, streaming, video editing. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or many benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like RealBench, Furmark, VeraCrypt, Gears 5, PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Prime95, Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 3DMark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, PassMark, Handbrake, 7zip, SuperPi, AIDA64, MATLAB, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), WPrime, Blender, UserBenchmark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Overwatch
Last Man Standing
DOOM: Eternal
Halo Infinite
Valorant
Death Stranding
Fortnite
Borderlands 3
Fallout 76
Red Dead Redemption 2
Cyberpunk 2077
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Rainbow Six Siege
Valheim
Watch Dogs Legion
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Grand Theft Auto V
Apex Legends

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS or Intel Core i9-13980HX.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i9-13980HX

67%

Ryzen 9 5980HS

57%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-13980HX is 14% better than Ryzen 9 5980HS. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-13980HX

63%

Ryzen 9 5980HS

54%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Metro Exodus, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Half-Life: Alyx, Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends (LOL), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator, DOTA 2A, Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghostrunner, Battlefield V, Hitman 3, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	111.3	96.7
Valorant	126.5	109.9
Cyberpunk 2077	70.8	61.5
Apex Legends	118.9	103.3
Call of Duty Warzone	94.8	82.4
Overwatch	102.4	89.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	87.3	75.8
DOOM Eternal	63.2	54.9
Warzone	98.6	85.7
Assassin's Creed	106.2	92.3
Valheim	105.0	91.2

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i9-13980HX

135%

Ryzen 9 5980HS

146%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 9 5980HS is more energy efficient than the Core i9-13980HX as it consumes less power: 55W vs. 35W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, streaming, video editing or video rendering, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i9-13980HX	AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
Cinbench 15 Single-core	495	245
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	5225	2370
Cinbench 20 Single-core	822	570
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	11663	5196
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2902	1475
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	33649	13222

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-13980HX	AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
Single-Core	2422	3158
Multi-Core	58763	26144

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-13980HX	AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
Single-Core	2235	1536
Multi-Core	22830	8510

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in new games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i9-13980HX	AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
Announcement date	January 25, 2023	January 12, 2021
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1964	FP6
Core name	Raptor Lake	Cezanne
Architecture	x86	Zen 3
Generation	13	5
Turbo Frequency	5.6 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	4 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	24	8
Threads	32	16
Bus rate	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	9400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	55 W	35 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR4 - Up to 3200MHz LPDDR4 - Up to 4266MHz
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	3200
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	4MB
L3 cache	36 MB	16MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number	Expansion Options	100-000000474

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-13980HX is 25% better than Ryzen 9 5980HS in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-13980HX has 16 more core than Ryzen 9 5980HS. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-13980HX is better: 35
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is better: 3
Although it should be understood that the summary data that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i9-13980HX and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS before making a decision which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i9-13980HX - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-13980HX specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS specs and review.