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Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition (3.0 GHz / 4.6 GHz) Processor 18-Core 36-Threads Socket 2066 Cache L3 19.25 Mo 0.014 micron TDP 165W (boxed version without cooler - 3 years Intel warranty)

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Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition (3.0 GHz / 4.6 GHz)

Processor 18-Core 36-Threads Socket 2066 Cache L3 19.25 Mo 0.014 micron TDP 165W (boxed version without cooler - 3 years Intel warranty)

Last price 1 399€94
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Overview

Intel Core i9-10980XE: Extreme professional performance with 18 cores

Welcome to the world of high-end, high-performance processors. The Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Casacade Lake X processor delivers ultra-fast gaming, extraordinary overclocking capabilities and unprecedented creative power. With these new processors you can do it all, even faster than before and with a professional level of performance. Play hard. Share. Broadcast. Encode. Go high-resolution without slowing down. Perform a wide range of tasks seamlessly. PC gaming is at its peak and the future looks even more exciting with Intel technology.

Unique gaming performance

You didn't come to win, you came to dominate. Intel Core Cascade Lake X processor -based PCs enable more intense high-resolution gaming, smooth multitasking and latency-free streaming. They take your PC to the next level. Intel has worked with the developers of the best titles to optimise them. Immerse yourself in a 4K Ultra HD gaming experience and communicate with your teammates while streaming live and recording highlights for later editing and publishing - all at the same time. That's megatasking.

Overclocking for more power

With an "unlocked" multiplier for easy and fast overclocking, the Intel Core i9 processor is ideal for overclocking. This processor delivers the performance needed for the most demanding applications and games.

The Intel Core i9 processor delivers industry-leading performance with its native 3.5 GHz (4.6 GHz in Turbo mode), 12 cores and 24 threads, 19.25 MB cache and 8GT/s system bus.

Let your creativity flow

Whether you're working on a new movie or the next episode of a YouTube series, Intel Core X Series processors with overclocking capabilities are designed to match your performance needs by using the two fastest cores at higher frequencies, and up to 18 cores if super-polyvalence is required (depending on model). Enjoy extreme performance, lifelike images in 4K resolution, ultra-fast storage and memory, and the latest technological advances, all designed to help you get from planning to production as quickly as possible.

Information provided by our tech department Use of this processor may require updating the BIOS of the X299 motherboard to operate correctly. Please ensure that you have the latest BIOS version of your motherboard before attempting to install it.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

 Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition (3.0 GHz / 4.6 GHz)

Brand

 Intel

Model

 BX8069510980XE

Main characteristics

Processor model

 Intel Core i9

Processor support

 Intel 2066

CPU frequency

 3 GHz

Frequency in Turbo mode

 4.6 GHz

Bus frequency

 DMI 8.0 GT/s

Number of cores

 18

Number of threads

 36

Platform (processor)

 Intel Cascade Lake

Architecture

Core name

 Cascade Lake X

Engraving fineness

 14 nm

TDP

 165 W

L3 cache

 19.25 MB

Motherboard chipset compatibility

 Intel X299 Express

Graphics chipset

Integrated graphics controller

 No

Graphics chipset

 None

Memory controller

Memory controller

 DDR4

Memory controller type

 Quadruple Channel

Memory Frequency(ies)

 DDR4 2933 MHz

Advanced technologies

Virtualization

 Intel Virtualization VT
Intel Virtualization VT-d

Packaging

Typical use

 Desktop computer

Gamer

 Yes

Box version

 Yes

Fan supplied

 No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

 Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

 See terms & conditions

See all Intel products

See Intel Processor section

Product referenced on 4 Mar 2020

Customer reviews
Global rating
10/10
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  • by PMonett
    Posted on 23 Sep 2021
    Bought on 24 Aug 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 9

    A super-powerful processor

    This processor is everything I expected. The last time I upgraded my configuration was in 2010. A good little i7 with a GTX 980 Ti and 32GB of DDR4. It performed faithfully for a decade. Such is the decline in hardware gains these days.
    But; over time, the demon has taken over. The new graphics cards are frankly too appetizing and, as a gamer, I couldn't resist any longer.
    Now I have a configuration that will certainly last me another ten years, if not more, with a tenfold increase in power compared to what I had before.
    It was worth the wait.

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  • by DenisP
    Posted on 5 Sep 2021
    Bought on 12 Jul 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 9

    A war machine

    This processor is incredibly powerful.
    It is able to work extremely fast without the system suffering.

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  • by Alex K
    Posted on 11 Mar 2021
    Bought on 2 Jun 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 5

    Excellent processor. Waiting for the optimization of W10 and W10 programs.

    While waiting for W10 to be optimised, W10 programs for handling this magnificent processor.

    I'm sure that LDLC has taken care of the shipping and their after sales team is top notch.

    Other our atttributed :
    10/10 for LDLC and its after sales team.

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  • by Christophe D
    Posted on 5 Jan 2021
    Bought on 27 Nov 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 10

    great

    allor what to say about this i9 18 core processor in games it''s huge in perf. the multitasking and huge also coupled with a motherboard Asus ROG Rampage VI Extreme Again
    I'm not sure how much I'm going to get out of this one, but I'm sure I'll be able to get out of this one in no time.

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  • by Ruben zino
    Posted on 31 Oct 2020
    Bought on 8 Oct 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 15 Average rating: 9

    I hesitated between two

    I have been hesitating between this one and an XEON for workstation use.
    My last order cost me an arm and a leg, there are sites in Germany that are 19% cheaper... But I preferred to order from a French site.
    What interests me is the 25 MB of cache, coupled with a Dark Rock TF, during rendering (8h00 of calculation), it rises to 74°c and 35°c at rest.
    Nice product, but if I had put 500€ more, I would be with a XEON W.
    I recommend

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  • by ConstantinL
    Posted on 8 Jul 2020
    Bought on 17 May 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

    Received very quickly after one week

    It is a very good product overall and recommended for various multi-tasking uses (games, programming and content creation).

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  • by Marc C
    Posted on 24 Jun 2020
    Bought on 26 May 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Thank you for everything

    I have received this powerful processor and chosen the configuration of my dreams thanks to the precious online help of your site and LDLC Montigny le Bretonneux who assembled the configuration. Thank you for your help.

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  • by Jean-yves
    Posted on 15 Jun 2020
    Bought on 26 May 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8

    Getting started

    After changing the processor, do not forget to update the INTEL drivers.
    Otherwise, no temperature or other problems.

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