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Intel BX80673I99980X

Core i9-9980XE

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18 Cores, 36 Threads @3.00 GHz, Skylake.
Release date ≈ Q4 2018.

Average Bench: 83% (202nd of 1442)

Based on 2,201 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00050654 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 74%Average: 83% Great: 93%
Gaming
Gaming 83%
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Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 108%
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Very good average bench

The Intel Core i9-9980XE averaged just 16.9% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This is an excellent result which ranks the Intel Core i9-9980XE near the top of the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Multi Core Speed 2,695Pts
Avg. Quad Core Speed 476Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i9-9980XE is just 19.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i9-9980XE performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Memory Latency 77.1Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 941Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,201 samples)
Rank 20283%
Min Avg Max
68 Memory 77.1 87.2
104 1-Core 126 142
201 2-Core 249 282
82.4% 151 Pts
Min Avg Max
390 4-Core 476 550
744 8-Core 941 1,098
83.8% 709 Pts
Min Avg Max
1,988 64-Core 2,695 3,318
167% 2,695 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
93.4% Outstanding
Memory 87.7
1-Core 132
2-Core 264
89% 161 Pts
4-Core 530
8-Core 1,060
94% 795 Pts
64-Core 3127
194% 3127 Pts
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
90.8% Outstanding
Memory 79.5
1-Core 136
2-Core 274
88% 163 Pts
4-Core 546
8-Core 1,094
97% 820 Pts
64-Core 3,365
208% 3,365 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
89.6% Excellent
Memory 82.2
1-Core 122
2-Core 258
84% 154 Pts
4-Core 520
8-Core 1,045
92% 782 Pts
64-Core 3,164
196% 3,164 Pts
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
86.3% Excellent
Memory 78.6
1-Core 128
2-Core 254
84% 153 Pts
4-Core 503
8-Core 990
88% 746 Pts
64-Core 1,944
120% 1,944 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.95 GHz (avg)
83.6% Excellent
Memory 75.5
1-Core 126
2-Core 250
82% 150 Pts
4-Core 491
8-Core 965
86% 728 Pts
64-Core 2,826
175% 2,826 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
83.4% Excellent
Memory 74.7
1-Core 125
2-Core 248
81% 149 Pts
4-Core 493
8-Core 965
86% 729 Pts
64-Core 2,557
158% 2,557 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
82.9% Excellent
Memory 75
1-Core 127
2-Core 248
82% 150 Pts
4-Core 486
8-Core 965
86% 725 Pts
64-Core 2,565
159% 2,565 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
82% Excellent
Memory 77.1
1-Core 119
2-Core 234
79% 143 Pts
4-Core 466
8-Core 896
81% 681 Pts
64-Core 2,352
146% 2,352 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
77.5% Very good
Memory 69.4
1-Core 123
2-Core 243
78% 145 Pts
4-Core 458
8-Core 921
81% 690 Pts
64-Core 2,466
153% 2,466 Pts
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Gaming 173%
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Desktop
Desktop 92%
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Workstation
Workstation 222%
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Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING II

CPU
Core i9-9980XEIntel  $1,067Bench 83%, 2,201 samples1x
GPU
RTX 3090Nvidia  $1,306Bench 210%, 158,856 samples132x
RTX 3080-TiNvidia  $660Bench 204%, 155,335 samples80x
RTX 2080-TiNvidia  $441Bench 156%, 357,946 samples71x
SSD
980 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $110Bench 394%, 276,089 samples67x
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 2TBSamsung  $150Bench 336%, 200,600 samples57x
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $92Bench 310%, 455,997 samples49x
RAM
F4 DDR4 3200 C16 8x8GBG.SKILLBench 125%, 648 samples18x
F4-3200C16-8GIS F4-3200C16-8GIS Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 32GBG.SKILLBench 70%, 24 samples15x
HyperX DDR4 3000 C15 8x8GBKingstonBench 119%, 184 samples12x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 51% - Above average Total price: $2,483

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i9-9980XE Extreme Edition Processor (24.75M Cache, up to 4.50 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ4'18
Processor Numberi9-9980XE
# of Cores18
# of Threads36
Cache24.75 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set ExtensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed3.00 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.40 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
QPI Links0
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP165 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2017X

Memory

Max Memory Size128 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2666
Memory Channels4
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes44

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

Advanced Technologies

Turbo Boost 3.0 TechYes
Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes

Package

Max CPU Configuration1

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,836

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

15 months ago.

it's fine but just get an r9 3950x

GBR-User
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5,782

Terrible

3 years ago.

RIDICULOUSLY expensive when you can get 64-core (multi-core) performance only 30% more but 4X as expensive than AMD.

TUR-User
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5,522

Good

3 years ago.

i don't like it because its an intel cpu.

FRA-User
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4,573

Good

3 years ago.

you know why... ITS THE BEST BEST BEST PC!!!

NLD-User
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3,510

Terrible

4 years ago.

Very stable and suitable for hi-end graphics/media workstations

MYS-User
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3,263

Excellent

3 years ago.

i like this prossesor very much,it is fast like bolt,but there have problem,it's very easy to overheat(althought i use the high speed cpu cooler like cooler master master fan)

SWE-User
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2,784

Terrible

3 years ago.

WHY SHOULD U BUY INTEL CORE I9 WHEN RYZEN 9 3500X AND RYZEN TR 3990 IS MUCH BETTER AND RYZEN 9 IS 10000 TIMES BETTER AND CHEAPEER

PRT-User
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2,640

Excellent

4 years ago.

É bué top pq eu testei no pc do meu irmão pq nós somos ricos

ColdSpy
Avatar level
330

Average

4 years ago.

The refreshed i9-7980XE (which in my opinion is one of my favourite CPU from Intel even with slightly bloated pricing), comes with soldered TIM which can transfer heat from die to IHS better but overclocking enthusiasts disappoints as the solder itself transfer lower heat than metallic thermal paste such as Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut and can complicate relidding.

Gamejang
Avatar level
162

Excellent

2 years ago.

This is for workstation use. Stop comparing with other server or desktop CPU. If you want gaming, than go for CPU with K,KF, or F. X mean Xtreme. In short, for workstation.

hahagager
Avatar level
16

Good

4 years ago.

a little less gucci

D3LiZ
Avatar level
6

Average

4 years ago.

Lol with the new weighting of UserBenchmark (10/08/19) this is about equal to the ryzen 5 3600... As much as I am an AMD fanboy, this is a bit iffy and the weighting sould be corrected... 3600 = 9980XE is a bit unrealistic.

AziimaN
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6

Terrible

2 years ago.

overpriced

Serrarens
Avatar level
2

Excellent

5 years ago.

Best CPU I've ever had.

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