Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition
About processor
The Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition processor is an impressive powerhouse for desktop computing. With a total of 18 cores and 36 threads, this processor delivers exceptional multitasking capabilities and high performance for demanding tasks such as content creation, 3D rendering, and gaming.
The 14nm Cascade Lake X technology ensures efficient power usage and effectively manages the 165W TDP, allowing for sustained high performance without overheating. The processor is also unlocked, providing overclocking potential for users who want to push its capabilities even further.
In terms of real-world performance, the i9-10980XE delivers remarkable speed and responsiveness, making it perfect for users who demand the best possible performance from their desktop systems. Its compatibility with a wide range of motherboards and the latest technologies also ensures that users can build a future-proof system that can handle upcoming software and hardware advancements.
Overall, the Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition processor is an outstanding choice for power users and enthusiasts who require unparalleled performance and multitasking capabilities from their desktop systems. While it may come at a premium price, the level of performance it delivers justifies the investment for those who demand the best.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
October 2019
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i9-10980XE
Code Name
Cascade Lake X
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
18
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
36
Basic Frequency
3.00 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
4.60 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA2066
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
165 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
86°C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2933
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
256 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
4
Bus Speed
8 GT/s DMI3
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
94 GB/s
Miscellaneous
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU
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A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.
Yes
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
1267
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
16000
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core