Intel Core i9-10900E vs Intel Pentium B980

The Intel Core i9-10900E operates with 10 cores and 20 CPU threads. It run at 4.70 GHz base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 65 W.The processor is attached to the LGA 1200 CPU socket. This version includes 20.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR4-2933 RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 100 °C degrees C. In particular, Comet Lake S Architecture is enhanced with 14 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q2/2020

The Intel Pentium B980 operates with 2 cores and 20 CPU threads. It run at -- base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the PGA 988 CPU socket. This version includes 2.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1066DDR3-1333 RAM and features 2.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 85 °C degrees C. In particular, Sandy Bridge U Architecture is enhanced with 32 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q2/2012