- Intel
| Merchant | Availability | Price | |
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In Stock | $1,046.00 |
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(Used from $1,032.23) |
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Out of Stock | $1,097.50 | Buy |
18 Cores/36 Threads
3.00 GHz up to 4.40 GHz Max Turbo Frequency/24.75 MB Cache
Quad DDR4-2666 Memory channels
Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel x299 chipsets
Intel Optane Memory supported
| Model | BX80673I99980X |
| Release Date |
December 2018
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date. |
| Series | Core i9 X-Series Extreme Edition |
| Core Name | Skylake X |
| Socket | LGA2066 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
| CPU Cores | 18 |
| CPU Threads | 36 |
| CPU Clock Rate | 3000MHz |
| CPU Turbo Clock Rate | 4400MHz |
| TDP | 165W |
| CPU Cooler included | |
| Manufacturing Process | 14 nm |
| Maximum Supported Memory | 128GB |
| Cache L3 | 24.75MB |
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Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor 18 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors
With its new STIM, the 9980XE's extra thermal headroom allows it to reach frequencies its predecessor couldn't by a decent margin.
At the end of the day, the Core i9-9980XE is the undisputed champion of the HEDT processor world that puts Intel on top again. However, you should take a long, hard look at whether the best performance is worth paying $1,979 (about £1,520, AU$2,800)...
Intel Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition claims to be a 9th Generation CPU, however it is clearly a repackaged Core i9-7980XE with different voltage and speed curves that has been topped off with a soldered heat spreader. When we compare the two CPUs on...
Wattage: 650W
Type: ATX
Modular: Full
Efficiency: 80+ Gold
PCI-Express 6+2 Pin Connectors: 3
CPU/EPS Connectors: 1
SATA Connectors: 6
Molex Connectors: 4
Type: ATX Mid Tower
Color: Black
Includes Power Supply:
External 5.25" Drive Bays: 0
External 3.5" Drive Bays: 0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays: 2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 2
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel USB Ports:
Dimensions: 428mm x 210mm x 460mm
Max GPU Length Allowance: 381.00mm
Expansion Slots: 7
