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In Stock | $1,046.00 |
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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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