- 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 | No |
| 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
Socket: LGA1151
Form factor: ATX
Chipset: Intel Z390
Supported Memory: DDR4-2133 / 2400 / 2666 / 2800 / 3000 / 3200 / 3300 / 3333 / 3400 / 3466 / 3600 / 3666 / 3733 / 3800 / 3866 / 4000 / 4133
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
Audio Channels: 2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN Chipset: Intel GbE LAN chip
Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support:
CrossFire Support:
RAID Support:
Onboard USB 3.0:
SATA 3 Gbps Ports: 0
SATA 6 Gbps Ports: 6
SATA Express Ports: 0
M.2 Ports: 3
mSATA Slots: 0
RAM Slots: 4
Maximum Supported RAM: 64GB
Series: Core i9 9th Gen
Core Name: Coffee Lake
Socket: LGA1151
Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Cores: 8
CPU Threads: 16
CPU Clock Rate: 3600MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate: 5000MHz
TDP: 95W
CPU Cooler included:
Manufacturing Process: 14 nm
Maximum Supported Memory: 64GB
Cache L3: 2.00MB
Capacity: 1000GB
Cache: 64MB
RPM: 7200
Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Form Factor: 3.5"
