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Intel BX8069510980XE

Core i9-10980XE

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18 Cores, 36 Threads @3.00 GHz, 165 W.
Release date ≈ Q4 2019.

Average Bench: 83.3% (114th of 1323)

Based on 3,335 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00050657 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 72%Average: 83.3% Great: 97%
Gaming
Gaming 83%
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Desktop
Desktop 85%
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Workstation
Workstation 107%
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Very good average bench

The Intel Core i9-10980XE averaged just 16.6% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This is an excellent result which ranks the Intel Core i9-10980XE near the top of the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 2,639Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 129Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i9-10980XE is 24.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i9-10980XE performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Memory Latency 76.6Pts
Avg. Quad Core Mixed Speed 482Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 3,335 samples)
Rank 11483.3%
Min Avg Max
65.1 Memory 76.6 90.1
105 1-Core 129 146
214 2-Core 255 289
85.9% 154 Pts
Min Avg Max
401 4-Core 482 583
761 8-Core 950 1,155
88.2% 716 Pts
Min Avg Max
2,118 64-Core 2,639 3,258
177% 2,639 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
100% Outstanding
Memory 92.5
1-Core 145
2-Core 292
99% 177 Pts
4-Core 578
8-Core 1,158
107% 868 Pts
64-Core 3,547
238% 3,547 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
92.3% Outstanding
Memory 84.3
1-Core 136
2-Core 276
92% 166 Pts
4-Core 536
8-Core 1,153
103% 844 Pts
64-Core 3,308
222% 3,308 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
89.9% Excellent
Memory 79.8
1-Core 142
2-Core 282
93% 168 Pts
4-Core 535
8-Core 1,025
97% 780 Pts
64-Core 2,804
188% 2,804 Pts
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
86% Excellent
Memory 87.9
1-Core 129
2-Core 252
89% 156 Pts
4-Core 451
8-Core 897
83% 674 Pts
64-Core 2,644
177% 2,644 Pts
LGA 2066 R4, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
78.6% Very good
Memory 72.2
1-Core 132
2-Core 253
85% 152 Pts
4-Core 455
8-Core 907
84% 681 Pts
64-Core 2,402
161% 2,402 Pts
CPU0, 1 CPU, 18 cores, 36 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
76.6% Very good
Memory 69.1
1-Core 133
2-Core 255
84% 153 Pts
4-Core 450
8-Core 980
87% 715 Pts
64-Core 2,799
188% 2,799 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 48,384,132 CPUs tested.

 Prices

BHPhotoUS $1,10022 months
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Gaming 146%
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Desktop 92%
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Workstation 184%
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Motherboard: Asus ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE

CPU
Core i9-10980XEIntel  $1,100Bench 83%, 3,335 samples253x
GPU
RTX 2080-TiNvidia  $1,376Bench 173%, 222,543 samples178x
RTX 3090Nvidia  $1,500Bench 231%, 86,151 samples137x
RTX 2080S (Super)Nvidia  $770Bench 137%, 222,872 samples66x
SSD
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $124Bench 324%, 323,303 samples75x
970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung  $124Bench 298%, 268,667 samples66x
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 2TBSamsung  $229Bench 340%, 54,530 samples52x
RAM
CMW64GX4M8X3600C18 4x8GBCorsairBench 116%, 66 samples17x
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 8x16GBCorsairBench 125%, 107 samples12x
CMT128GX4M8X3600C18 8x16GBCorsairBench 137%, 98 samples10x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 45% - Average Total price: $2,600

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Processor
Launch DateQ4'19
Processor Numberi9-10980XE
# of Cores18
# of Threads36
Cache24.75 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Instruction Set ExtensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Clock Speed3.00 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.60 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP165 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2017X

Memory

Max Memory Size256 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2933
Memory Channels4
Memory Bandwidth94 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3
Max # of PCI Express Lanes48

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
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes

Package

Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA2066

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

Its a solid processor that avoids the issues with AMD. Although its not as powerful as the current top tier AMD and a couple generation old its still incredibly capable and would make a good used cpu buy if you need power and expansion.

BRA-User
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3,985

Poor

8 months ago.

Just get a Threadripper 3970x instead.

ESP-User
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3,313

Excellent

18 months ago.

Me encanta me va mejor que el otro

ColdSpy
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332

Average

24 months ago.

While it's good for Intel to cut the prices of top end i9-x980XE in half (from $1979 to $979), it was unfortunately positioned in an awkward position against the competing AMD Ryzen 9 3950X and Threadripper 3960X. This CPU offer better value than the preceding i9-9980XE while offering nearly similar performance as the preceding ones but would prefer paying less for Ryzen 9 3950X, Threadripper 2950X or more for mighty Threadripper 3960X instead.

NorthStar
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54

Poor

6 months ago.

The Intel Core i9-10980XE is a mostly obsolete choice in 2021. This processor goes for around $1,000 and has a poor overall value. If a high multi-core performance is needed, it is better to go with the Ryzen 9 5950X processor, which is about $200 cheaper and delivers a significantly higher single-core and multi-core performance. In terms of gaming, users will find more success with lower-core, but faster IPC processors such as the Intel i5-11400 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. Users looking for the top HEDT performance should consider AMD's Threadripper lineup, which has significantly more cores and threads, albeit at a higher cost. Intel's current HEDT i9 lineup is also on a dead-end platform, meaning that the 10980XE is the fastest processor you can have with the X299 chipset. All in all, the Intel Core i9-10980XE can be a decent processor to upgrade to if one already has a X299 chipset board. However, with that being said, many users many have to buy Intel HEDT for some Intel-exclusive features.

melruzzzz
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26

Good

3 months ago.

Very good cpu but get an 3950X instead

lucas69
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8

Poor

8 months ago.

not good get a 5950x for the price if you can find one because the motherboards are much cheaper

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