Performance Specification
CPU Speed
2.6 GHz
Turbo Speed
4.2 GHz
Physical Cores
18 cores
Threads
36 threads
CPU Codename
Skylake
TDP (Power)
165W
Lithography
14nm
Mobo Socket
Socket 2066
Bit Width
64 Bit
Max Temp.
94°C
Memory Channels
4
Maximum memory
128GB
CPU Features
Notebook CPU
Unlocked Multiplier
L1 Cache
1152KB
L2 Cache
18432KB
L3 Cache
24.75KB
Approved
Rating & Price
GD RATING
Unknown
Release price
$1999
Core i9-7980XE 18-Core 2.6GHz Game Requirement Analysis
The Intel Core i9-7980XE 18-Core 2.6GHz is a high-end desktop (HEDT) CPU based on a refinement of the 14nm+ Skylake X microarchitecture. It is competing against AMD's 1st Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors.
It offers 18 physical cores (36 logical), initially clocked at 3.6GHz, which may go up to 4.4GHz using 1 cores with Turbo Boost 3.0, or 4.2 GHz across 2 cores. All core boost clock speeds of 4.1 GHz are possible across all 18 Cores simultaneously. The i9-7980XE has 24.75MB of L3 Cache.
Among its many features, HyperThreading, Turbo Boost 3.0, and Virtualization are activated. As an 'Extreme' variant, this processor has its multiplier unlocked and overclocking is possible.
This Intel Core i9-7980XE 18-Core 2.6GHz CPU offers the fastest desktop performance from a 2017 CPU and will not be the bottleneck in any modern gaming PC. It will be able to play all modern games comfortably on ultra graphics performance at any supported resolution without being a hindrance to the accompanying GPU.
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