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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)

Name: 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
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B082QDB6CG
Price: 1498.95 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

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Bottom line: The 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) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the processors category, priced around $1498.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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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Common buyer scenarios for processors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Sockets Supported: FCLGA2066
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

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

Brand	Intel
Turbo	Yes
Wattage	165 watts
Platform	Not Machine Specific
CPU Model	Core i9
CPU Speed	3 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 2066
Unit Count	1 Count
Lithography	14 nm
Model Number	BX8069510980XE
Model number	BX8069510980XE
Compatibility	PC
Mfr Part Number	BX8069510980XE
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	18
Processor Speed	3 GHz
Secondary Cache	24.75 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel

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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) is available on Amazon with Prime shipping and the full Amazon returns policy. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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