- Intel
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 |
| 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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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...
Core i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor 18 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors
Wattage: 650W
Type: ATX
Modular: Full
Efficiency: 80+ Gold
Fans: 1
PCI-Express 6+2 Pin Connectors: 4
Capacity: 3000GB
Cache: 64MB
RPM: 7200
Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Form Factor: 3.5"
