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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: 86.3% (43rd of 1206)

Based on 812 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00050654 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 78%Average: 86.3% Great: 98%
Gaming
Gaming 86%
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Desktop
Desktop 87%
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Workstation
Workstation 132%
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Very good average bench

The Intel Core i9-9980XE averaged just 13.6% 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 Mixed Speed 2,794Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 964Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i9-9980XE is 20.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i9-9980XE performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Quad Core Mixed Speed 482Pts
Avg. Dual Core Mixed Speed 251Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 812 samples)
Rank 4386.3%
Min Avg Max
108 1-Core 126 144
221 2-Core 251 285
88.8% 189 Pts
Min Avg Max
419 4-Core 482 553
837 8-Core 964 1,123
88.9% 723 Pts
Min Avg Max
2,249 64-Core 2,794 3,320
188% 2,794 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Extreme
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
108% Outstanding
1-Core 154
2-Core 307
108% 230 Pts
4-Core 619
8-Core 1,235
114% 927 Pts
64-Core 3,577
240% 3,577 Pts
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.25 GHz (avg)
96.5% Outstanding
1-Core 138
2-Core 274
97% 206 Pts
4-Core 549
8-Core 1093
101% 821 Pts
64-Core 3,263
219% 3,263 Pts
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
93.8% Outstanding
1-Core 132
2-Core 268
94% 200 Pts
4-Core 538
8-Core 1,068
99% 803 Pts
64-Core 3129
210% 3129 Pts
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
91.4% Outstanding
1-Core 132
2-Core 271
94% 201 Pts
4-Core 514
8-Core 1,004
94% 759 Pts
64-Core 2751
185% 2751 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
90% Outstanding
1-Core 130
2-Core 260
92% 195 Pts
4-Core 508
8-Core 1,031
94% 769 Pts
64-Core 3,017
202% 3,017 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
85.6% Excellent
1-Core 121
2-Core 272
91% 196 Pts
4-Core 480
8-Core 1,006
91% 743 Pts
64-Core 3,049
205% 3,049 Pts
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
83.2% Excellent
1-Core 123
2-Core 242
86% 182 Pts
4-Core 461
8-Core 931
85% 696 Pts
64-Core 2,768
186% 2,768 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 24,130,177 CPUs tested.

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Gaming 134%
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Desktop 138%
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Workstation 158%
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Motherboard: Asus ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA

CPU
Core i9-9980XEIntel  $1,900Bench 86%, 812 samples170x
GPU
RTX 2080-TiNvidia  $1,100Bench 167%, 106,961 samples284x
GTX 1080-TiNvidia  $808Bench 129%, 434,947 samples58x
Titan RTXNvidia  $2,452Bench 192%, 630 samples26x
SSD
970 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $295Bench 340%, 16,757 samples76x
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $200Bench 331%, 42,373 samples63x
970 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 512GBSamsung  $168Bench 336%, 48,870 samples52x
RAM
Trident Z DDR4 3200 C16 4x8GBG.SKILL  $227Bench 97%, 24,763 samples16x
CMW32GX4M4C3200C16 8x8GBCorsairBench 136%, 60 samples15x
CMW32GX4M2C3200C16 4x16GBCorsairBench 91%, 1,642 samples13x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 48% - Average Total price: $3,522

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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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6,138

Good (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

it's fine but just get an r9 3950x

GBR-User
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3,888

Excellent

16 days ago.

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

DEU-User
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3,877

Good

2 months ago.

It´s too expensive and the performence doesn´t justify it´s price. Just look at the Ryzen 9 3950X.

TUR-User
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3,616

Poor

3 months ago.

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

FRA-User
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3,193

Terrible

4 months ago.

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

NLD-User
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2,306

Terrible

7 months ago.

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

MYS-User
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2,059

Poor

6 months 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)

PRT-User
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1,798

Excellent

1 month ago.

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

ColdSpy
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282

Average

1 month 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.

CrylicArk
Avatar level
128

Poor

6 months ago.

The new i9-9980XE is pretty much a rebrand of the 7980XE. Comparing the 7980XE to its twin, the 9980XE shows a 5% performance bump. Not so much considering you will have to pay another 2,000 $. With 18 cores and 36 threads, this thing seems identical. The only thing they changed is they went from 2.60 GHz base clock to 3.00 GHz. The thing is, the turbo clock is almost the same. In fact, using Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency it's just a 100 MHz difference. So is the 9980XE actually a very similar but different CPU, or is it a slightly overclocked i9-7980XE? Apparently, the base clock is the only thing that's changed. But it's probably just a i9-7980XE but overclocked out of the factory. We will have to see as more information comes out about this ''rebrand'' of the 7980XE.

hahagager
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16

Good

7 months ago.

a little less gucci

D3LiZ
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6

Average

5 months 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.

Serrarens
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2

Excellent

13 months ago.

Best CPU I've ever had.

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