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Intel Core i9-10980XE Processor 3 GHz Box 24.75 MB Core, W125849287 (GHz Box 24.75 MB Core i9-10980XE, Intel CoreT i9 X-Series Extreme Edition, 3 GHz, LGA 2066, PC, 14)

Intel Core i9-10980XE Processor 3 GHz Box 24.75 MB Core

Bottom line: The Intel Core i9-10980XE Processor 3 GHz Box 24.75 MB Core: 18 cores for heavily threaded rendering, encoding and compile jobs; main trade-off: 165 W TDP demands a high-capacity cooling solution.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 18 cores for heavily threaded rendering, encoding and compile jobs
  • ✓ Up to 4.80 GHz on its fastest cores via Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
  • ✓ 4.60 GHz max turbo frequency across its standard turbo range
  • ✓ 24.75 MB Intel Smart Cache helps with large working datasets
  • ✓ Fits existing FCLGA2066 boards, making it a drop-in HEDT upgrade

Cons

  • ✗ 165 W TDP demands a high-capacity cooling solution
  • ✗ Built on an older 14 nm process node
  • ✗ LGA 2066 only; will not fit mainstream desktop sockets
  • ✗ 3.00 GHz base clock is modest for lightly threaded tasks

Manufacturer description

Intel Core i9 i9-10980XE 18 x 3GHz 18-core processor (CPU) WOF socket (PC): Intel 2066 165W Package size: Contents: 1 piece Original quality from Intel

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Key Features

  • Processor Base Frequency: 3.00 GHz, Max Turbo Frequency: 4.60 GHz, Cache: 24.75 MB Intel Smart Cache, Bus Speed: 8 GT/s DMI3, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Frequency 4.80 GHz, TDP: 165 W
  • Sockets Supported: FCLGA2066
  • Lithography: 14 nm
  • Model number: BX8069510980XE

Full Specifications

BrandIntel
TurboYes
Wattage165 watts
PlatformNot Machine Specific
CPU ModelCore i9
CPU Speed3 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 2066
Unit Count1 Count
Lithography14 nm
Model NumberBX8069510980XE
Model numberBX8069510980XE
CompatibilityPC
Mfr Part NumberBX8069510980XE
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count18
Processor Speed3 GHz
Secondary Cache24.75 MB
CPU ManufacturerIntel
Full listing titleIntel Core i9-10980XE Processor 3 GHz Box 24.75 MB Core, W125849287 (GHz Box 24.75 MB Core i9-10980XE, Intel CoreT i9 X-Series Extreme Edition, 3 GHz, LGA 2066, PC, 14)

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