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Core i9-9980XE

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

Average Bench: 82% (152nd of 1358)

Based on 2,064 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00050654 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 73%Average: 82% Great: 91%
Gaming
Gaming 82%
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Desktop
Desktop 83%
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Workstation
Workstation 105%
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Very good average bench

The Intel Core i9-9980XE averaged just 18.0% 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 2,592Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 927Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i9-9980XE is just 17.8%. 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 76.7Pts
Avg. Quad Core Mixed Speed 467Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,064 samples)
Rank 15282%
Min Avg Max
68 Memory 76.7 86.3
107 1-Core 124 138
210 2-Core 244 273
83.4% 148 Pts
Min Avg Max
410 4-Core 467 541
818 8-Core 927 1,079
85.8% 697 Pts
Min Avg Max
2,048 64-Core 2,592 3,123
174% 2,592 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
92% Outstanding
Memory 83.9
1-Core 136
2-Core 272
92% 164 Pts
4-Core 535
8-Core 1,064
98% 800 Pts
64-Core 3,143
211% 3,143 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
84.6% Excellent
Memory 76.3
1-Core 128
2-Core 233
83% 146 Pts
4-Core 498
8-Core 952
90% 725 Pts
64-Core 2,606
175% 2,606 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 10 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
77.6% Very good
Memory 68.5
1-Core 120
2-Core 240
79% 143 Pts
4-Core 464
8-Core 920
85% 692 Pts
64-Core 1,481
99% 1,481 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
75% Very good
Memory 83.4
1-Core 91.4
2-Core 179
70% 118 Pts
4-Core 358
8-Core 709
66% 534 Pts
64-Core 2,107
141% 2,107 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
74.9% Very good
Memory 82.3
1-Core 90.8
2-Core 180
70% 118 Pts
4-Core 363
8-Core 692
65% 528 Pts
64-Core 2,145
144% 2,145 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 54,508,139 CPUs tested.

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Gaming 142%
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Desktop 91%
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Workstation
Workstation 179%
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Motherboard: Asus ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA

CPU
Core i9-9980XEIntel  $1,098Bench 82%, 2,064 samples128x
GPU
RTX 2080-TiNvidia  $980Bench 172%, 340,975 samples226x
RTX 3090Nvidia  $1,100Bench 235%, 121,811 samples72x
GTX 1080-TiNvidia  $861Bench 137%, 717,838 samples35x
SSD
970 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $265Bench 327%, 42,336 samples76x
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $105Bench 330%, 399,889 samples52x
970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $169Bench 305%, 309,104 samples41x
RAM
Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GBG.SKILL  $449Bench 116%, 1,197 samples16x
Trident Z DDR4 3200 C16 4x8GBG.SKILL  $160Bench 91%, 88,646 samples13x
CMW32GX4M2C3200C16 8x16GBCorsairBench 122%, 145 samples13x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 56% - Above average Total price: $2,791

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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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8,832

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

13 months ago.

it's fine but just get an r9 3950x

GBR-User
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5,284

Terrible

16 months 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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5,223

Terrible

2 month 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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5,052

Good

2 years ago.

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

FRA-User
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4,191

Good

19 months ago.

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

NLD-User
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3,162

Terrible

3 years ago.

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

MYS-User
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2,963

Excellent

17 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)

SWE-User
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2,490

Terrible

19 months 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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2,384

Excellent

2 years ago.

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

ColdSpy
Avatar level
330

Average

2 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

9 months 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
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16

Good

3 years ago.

a little less gucci

D3LiZ
Avatar level
6

Average

3 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

15 months ago.

overpriced

Serrarens
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2

Excellent

3 years ago.

Best CPU I've ever had.

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