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Intel Core i9 10980XE Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£660
Avg. price in US: ~$480
PassMark benchmark result: 31984
N. of physical cores: 18
CPU boost clock speed: 4.8 GHz

Intel Core i9 10980XE review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.7

Good

6.5

Good

8.8

Excellent

5.2
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
4.5
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
4.5
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
7.0
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
4.5
L3 cache
8.0%
7.5
N. of physical cores
8.2
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
9.0
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
7.5
N. of physical cores
20.0%
10
CPU threads
15.0%
4.5
L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i9-10980XE is a high-end desktop (HEDT) processor from the Cascade Lake-X series featuring 18 cores, 36 threads, and a 165W TDP. It operates at a base clock of 3.0 GHz with a maximum Turbo Boost 3.0 frequency of 4.8 GHz and includes 24.75MB of Intel Smart Cache, 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes, and quad-channel DDR4-2933 memory support up to 256GB. Main pros include a significantly reduced launch price compared to its predecessor, compatibility with existing X299 motherboards, excellent multi-threaded performance for intensive creative tasks like 4K video editing, and strong overclocking potential. However, its main cons are high power consumption, reliance on an aging 14nm process, and being outperformed in efficiency and certain benchmarks by competing AMD Ryzen and Threadripper alternatives.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9 10980XE

Overall score

6.7

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

7.7

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

6.7

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

6.7

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

7.7

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

3.4

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

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Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

2.1

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i9 10980XE vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i9 10980XE better than the average processor?

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3.08x better multi-core performance
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (8,563 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4700
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (8,563 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.8,563 vs 2,783
12 more CPU cores
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more CPU cores than the average processor (18 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more CPU cores than the average processor (18 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.18 vs 6
28 more CPU threads
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more CPU threads than the average processor (36 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more CPU threads than the average processor (36 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.36 vs 8
3.04x higher PassMark score
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,984 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,984 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.31,984 vs 10,532.5
7.2x larger L2 cache
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=6 MB
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.18 MB vs 2.5 MB
32 more PCIe lanes
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (48 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=20
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (48 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.48 vs 16
Unlocked for overclocking
Intel Core i9 10980XE has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i9 10980XE has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
4x more memory capacity
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=128 GB
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.256 GB vs 64 GB
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i9 10980XE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA2,066 vs FP2).
Higher-end processor class
Intel Core i9 10980XE belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
3.08x better multi-core performance
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (8,563 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
12 more CPU cores
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more CPU cores than the average processor (18 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
28 more CPU threads
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more CPU threads than the average processor (36 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
3.04x higher PassMark score
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,984 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
Unlocked for overclocking
Intel Core i9 10980XE has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
11.6% higher boost clock
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
7.1% better single-core performance
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,659 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
7.2x larger L2 cache
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
3.09x larger L3 cache
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24.8 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
3x larger L1 cache
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,152 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
2x more L2 per core
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
32 more PCIe lanes
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (48 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
4x more memory capacity
Intel Core i9 10980XE has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
2.05x higher memory bandwidth
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (94 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i9 10980XE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
14 °C lower CPU temperature
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (86 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Why is Intel Core i9 10980XE worse than the average processor?

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No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i9 10980XE does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
78.5% slower Blender rendering
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (71.4 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
70.3% slower classroom rendering
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (235 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
5.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (458 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
19.8% less L3 per core
Intel Core i9 10980XE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.4 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i9 10980XE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cascade Lake vs Kaby Lake).
2 fewer memory channels
Intel Core i9 10980XE has fewer memory channels than the average processor (4 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
No integrated graphics
Intel Core i9 10980XE does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
3.09x higher boost power
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (198 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
3.67x higher base power
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher base power draw than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
3.67x higher TDP
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher TDP than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
14 °C lower TJ Max
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (86 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i9 10980XE does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
4 seconds shorter turbo duration
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a lower turbo duration limit than the average processor (32 seconds vs 28 seconds). The average processor maintains turbo for 28 seconds.
78.5% slower Blender rendering
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (71.4 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >290
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (71.4 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.71.4 vs 331.88
3.09x higher boost power
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (198 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <50 W
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (198 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.198 W vs 64 W
3.67x higher base power
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher base power draw than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher base power draw than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.165 W vs 45 W
70.3% slower classroom rendering
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (235 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >1500
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (235 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.235 vs 791.745
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
19.8% less L3 per core
Intel Core i9 10980XE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.4 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Core i9 10980XE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.4 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.375 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i9 10980XE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cascade Lake vs Kaby Lake).
What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.
Importance: LOW
Intel Core i9 10980XE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cascade Lake vs Kaby Lake).Cascade Lake vs Kaby Lake
3.67x higher TDP
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher TDP than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <30 W
Intel Core i9 10980XE has a higher TDP than the average processor (165 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.165 W vs 45 W

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Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i9 10980XE?

Substantial price reduction compared to the previous generation (i9-9980XE).
Drop-in compatibility with the mature X299 motherboard ecosystem via BIOS update.
High PCIe lane count (48 lanes) supporting multiple GPUs and NVMe storage.
Strong quad-channel memory support up to 256GB.
Significant overclocking headroom, often reaching 4.6GHz to 5.0GHz with high-end cooling.
Solid performance in specific AVX-512 and Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) workloads.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i9 10980XE?

Outperformed by the less expensive AMD Ryzen 9 3950X in many multi-threaded benchmarks.
Uses an aging 14nm process with high power consumption and significant heat output when overclocked.
Lacks modern features like PCIe 4.0, which was available on competing platforms.
Minimal performance gains over the previous generation beyond slightly higher boost clocks.
Poor value for pure gaming compared to mainstream CPUs like the i9-9900K or newer alternatives.

Expert reviews

arstechnica.com

26/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE—a step forward for AI, a step back for everything else

The Ars Technica review characterizes the Intel Core i9-10980XE as a "budget" HEDT processor that, despite a 50% price reduction to $979, largely offers stagnant, refreshed performance over its predecessors on the aging 14nm process. While the 18-core chip introduces Intel DL Boost for AI acceleration, it fails to compete with AMD’s Ryzen 9 3950X in general-purpose, multi-threaded,...Read more

servethehome.com

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review 18 Cores of Pure Intel

The Intel Core i9-10980XE review by ServeTheHome highlights a strategic pricing shift, offering an 18-core, 36-thread "Cascade Lake-X" processor at roughly half the cost of its predecessor to maintain HEDT relevance. While utilizing an older 14nm process, it serves as a viable, mature drop-in upgrade for the X299 platform with enhanced AI performance via DL Boost. Key pros include a...Read more

hothardware.com

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review: 18-Core Cascade Lake-X Battles AMD

HotHardware's review of the Intel Core i9-10980XE characterises the 18-core/36-thread "Cascade Lake-X" processor as a refined, budget-friendly refresh of the Skylake-X architecture, featuring a significantly lower $979 MSRP, DDR4-2933 support, and AI-driven DL Boost. While performance shows moderate improvements with up to 4.8 GHz boost speeds, the chip faces stiff competition from...Read more

hexus.net

25/11/2019

Review: Intel Core i9-10980XE

The Intel Core i9-10980XE (Cascade Lake-X) focuses on a aggressive pricing strategy, launching at roughly half the price of its predecessor while maintaining an 18-core/36-thread configuration. While offering minor frequency boosts and AVX-512 enhancements, performance improvements are iterative, trailing AMD's 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X in many multi-threaded scenarios, according to the...Read more

tweaktown.com

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9 10980XE (Cascade Lake-X) Processor Review

The TweakTown review identifies the Intel Core i9-10980XE (Cascade Lake-X) as a highly competitive, 18-core HEDT processor, primarily due to its aggressive price cut to under $1,000. While delivering improved single-core performance and refined overclocking potential on the existing LGA 2066 platform, it offers only iterative multi-core gains over the previous 9980XE. Key pros...Read more

trustedreviews.com

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Review

The Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition is an 18-core HEDT processor offering significant performance for creative, multi-threaded tasks at a lower price point than its predecessor. It provides strong value for professionals needing 4K video editing or 3D rendering power, while also supporting modern features like Wi-Fi 6, 256GB RAM, and Deep Learning Boost. Technically, the chip...Read more

pcworld.com

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review: Winning the middle

The PCWorld review positions the 18-core Intel Core i9-10980XE as a strategic, competitively priced ($1,000) offering for the HEDT market rather than a performance leader, featuring higher boost clocks and support for 256GB of DDR4/2933 RAM. Pros include exceptional value for the price, making it a strong drop-in upgrade for X299 motherboards, with superior performance in specific...Read more

pcmag.com

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Review

The Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition is an 18-core, 36-thread HEDT processor designed for the X299 platform, offering a significant price-to-performance improvement over its predecessor to compete with AMD. While delivering strong multi-threaded performance, 72 PCIe lanes, and improved AI acceleration, the 14nm "Cascade Lake-X" architecture suffers from high heat and power...Read more

tomshardware.com

28/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review: Intel Loses its Grip on HEDT

The Intel Core i9-10980XE, an 18-core/36-thread 14nm Cascade Lake-X processor, serves as an iterative, aggressively priced update aimed at defending the X299 high-end desktop (HEDT) platform against AMD. Key pros highlighted in the Tom's Hardware review include the 4.8 GHz boost clock, 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes, and significant value, while cons focus on the continued use of PCIe 3.0 and...Read more

impulsegamer.com

30/04/2020

Intel's Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Review Do you need benchmarks for a specific software like Adobe Premiere or Blender from these reviews?

The Impulse Gamer review characterizes the Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition as a "workhorse" designed for high-end enthusiasts and professional content creators, offering 18 cores and 36 threads for intensive tasks like 4K video editing and 3D modeling. The processor delivers strong performance in benchmarks such as Cinebench 20 and PCMark 10, while introducing features like...Read more

guru3d.com

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9 10980XE processor review

The Guru3D review characterizes the Intel Core i9-10980XE as a refined 18-core/36-thread "Cascade Lake-X" flagship, featuring a significant 50% price reduction to roughly $979 to remain competitive. While offering improved security and 4.8 GHz turbo clocks, it is largely an iterative update to the i9-9980XE, designed for heavily threaded content creation workloads. Despite solid...Read more

hardwarecanucks.com

26/11/2019

Core i9-10980XE Performance Review - Intel Has Left The Chat

In their review, Hardware Canucks criticizes the Intel Core i9-10980XE for lacking innovation, describing it as a repackaged Cascade Lake-X processor based on aged 14nm Skylake-X architecture and the existing X299 platform. While offering a massive 50% price reduction to $980 and four additional PCIe lanes, the chip offers only marginal clock speed improvements, often struggling to...Read more

pcper.com

26/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Processor Review

The PC Perspective review characterizes the Intel Core i9-10980XE as a refreshed 14nm Cascade Lake-X processor offering 18 cores and 36 threads, featuring slightly higher boost clocks up to 4.8 GHz, 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes, and support for up to 256GB of DDR4-2933. Key advantages include a significantly reduced $979 launch price, making it a competitive, "drop-in" upgrade for existing...Read more

legitreviews.com

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Processor Review

The Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition is a "Cascade Lake-X" refresh featuring 18 cores and 36 threads, notable for a 50% price reduction to $979 and increased PCIe lanes (48 total). While based on the 14nm process, it supports 256GB of DDR4-2933 memory and offers higher boost speeds up to 4.8 GHz, aiming at professional content creators. Performance is competitive in...Read more

hardwarezone.com.sg

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition review: Just more of the same

The Intel Core i9-10980XE, reviewed by HardwareZone, serves as an 18-core Cascade Lake-X processor offering competitive performance for creators through high Turbo Boost speeds (up to 4.8GHz), improved thermal efficiency, and support for technologies like Thunderbolt 3. While delivering solid multi-threaded performance in rendering and video tasks, it also boasts a significant price...Read more

prad.de

05/12/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE review by PCGH

The Intel Core i9-10980XE, an 18-core/36-thread Cascade Lake-X flagship, represents a refined 14nm Skylake-X architecture offering significant price reductions over its predecessor, making HEDT performance more accessible for X299 platform users. While delivering strong multi-core performance for video editing and 3D rendering alongside new Deep Learning Boost instructions, the...Read more

chip.de

25/02/2020

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review - CHIP", "Intel Core i9-10980XE Benchmarks - CHIP

The Intel Core i9-10980XE (Cascade Lake-X) is an 18-core, 36-thread HEDT processor based on a refined 14nm process, offering base clocks of 3.0 to 4.6 GHz and 165W TDP. CHIP's review highlights strong multi-threaded performance, significant price cuts compared to predecessors, and compatibility with existing X299 motherboards as major pros. However, the review concludes that the...Read more

computerbild.de

02/03/2020

Intel Core i9-10980XE: Testing the flagship processor

The Intel Core i9-10980XE review by Computer Bild highlights a refined "Cascade Lake-X" processor, emphasizing its 18 cores/36 threads, a significant price reduction compared to its predecessor, and high-end platform (X299) maturity for users needing 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes and AI-focused DL Boost. While offering solid performance for professional workstations and serving as an accessible...Read more

pcgameshardware.de

04/12/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review: Benchmarks and CPU Index Ranking

According to PCGamesHardware, the Intel Core i9-10980XE offers a significant price-to-performance shift in the HEDT market, launching at roughly half the cost of its predecessor. It serves as a viable, high-performance "drop-in" upgrade for X299 platform users seeking 18 cores and 36 threads, featuring minor enhancements like Wi-Fi 6 and AI-accelerated workloads. While offering...Read more

hardwareinside.de

12/06/2020

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review: 7980XE vs. 9980XE vs. 10980XE

The Hardware-Inside review of the Intel Core i9-10980XE positions the 18-core "Cascade Lake-X" processor as a refined, budget-friendly update to the X299 platform, featuring a 4.8 GHz boost clock and 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes. Pros include a significantly reduced price point, improved DDR4-2933 support, and integrated DL Boost for AI acceleration, making it a viable upgrade for existing LGA...Read more

hardwareluxx.de

25/11/2019

Intel Tries to Catch Up: 18-Core Core i9-10980XE Review

The Intel Core i9-10980XE, featuring 18 cores and 36 threads, serves as the Cascade Lake-X flagship with improved Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 reaching 4.8 GHz on refined 14nm architecture. Key pros include a significantly reduced price tag, official DDR4-2933 support, enhanced AI acceleration with DL Boost, and 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes for X299 platform users. However, competitive...Read more

computerbase.de

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review: 18 Cores for Half the Price Against the Ryzen 9 3950X

The Intel Core i9-10980XE, an 18-core/36-thread Cascade Lake-X processor for the X299 platform, features a refined 14nm process, 4.8 GHz boost clocks, and 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes. Key strengths include aggressive pricing at roughly 50% less than its predecessor and excellent performance in productivity applications like Adobe Premiere Pro. However, the processor suffers from high power...Read more

hardwarecooking.fr

27/10/2019

Benchmark: Intel Core i9-10980XE vs. the Competition", "Intel Core i9-10980XE Benchmark: Facing the Competition", "Benchmark: The Intel Core i9-10980X...

The HardwareCooking review of the Intel Core i9-10980XE analyzes the 18-core/36-thread HEDT CPU, highlighting its high stock clock speeds (up to 4.8 GHz) and improved thermal performance via a soldered IHS on the LGA 2066 socket. While offering a solid, affordable upgrade path for existing X299 users needing quad-channel memory support, the 14nm architecture struggles to compete...Read more

hardwarecooking.fr

25/12/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review: Intel's 18-Core HEDT Flagship

According to Hardware Cooking, the Intel Core i9-10980XE acts as a "refresh" flagship for the X299 platform, offering 18 cores/36 threads aimed at professional creators rather than gamers, with a significant price reduction aimed at staying competitive. It provides incremental clock improvements up to 4.8 GHz and serves as a solid drop-in upgrade for existing X299 systems, though it...Read more

geeknetic.es

21/12/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review [Full Analysis in Spanish]", "Intel Core i9-10980XE Analysis: Evolve or Die", "Intel Core i9-10980XE Review", "Intel Core...

The Intel Core i9-10980XE, based on the 14nm Cascade Lake architecture, is an 18-core, 36-thread high-end desktop (HEDT) processor designed for workstation tasks like video editing and rendering, offering a significant price reduction over its predecessors. It supports quad-channel DDR4 memory and features DL Boost for AI, maintaining compatibility with the LGA 2066 socket for X299...Read more

profesionalreview.com

25/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review (Full Analysis) at Profesional Review

The Profesional Review analysis of the Intel Core i9-10980XE (18 cores/36 threads, 14nm Cascade Lake-X) highlights it as a refined, yet aging, HEDT option released in late 2019. While it delivers robust multi-core performance for professional content creation, it struggles against contemporary AMD Ryzen Threadripper alternatives in value and core count. Key pros include a...Read more

elchapuzasinformatico.com

25/10/2019

First Intel Core i9-10980XE review: Unable to escape the shadow of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

The El Chapuzas Informático review highlights the Intel Core i9-10980XE as an 18-core, 36-thread flagship based on the 14nm "Cascade Lake-X" architecture, focusing on a significant price reduction to roughly $979 rather than major architectural leaps. While offering 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes and compatibility with existing X299 motherboards, the processor faces stiff competition, often...Read more

tomshw.it

28/11/2019

Intel Core i9-10980XE Review

The Intel Core i9-10980XE is an 18-core, 36-thread Cascade Lake-X HEDT processor designed for the X299 platform, featuring a significantly lower price point than its predecessor. Key advantages include strong multi-core performance for rendering, support for 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes, quad-channel memory, and high overclocking potential. However, the 14nm processor frequently loses to the...Read more

hardware.info

25/11/2019

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X & 3970X vs. Intel Core i9 10900X & 10980XE Review

The Hardware.Info review highlights that AMD's 3rd Gen Threadripper 3960X (24-core) and 3970X (32-core) outperform Intel’s Cascade Lake-X lineup (i9-10900X and i9-10980XE) in heavily multi-threaded workloads, utilizing 7nm Zen 2 architecture and PCIe 4.0. While the AMD processors offer superior performance for video encoding and 3D rendering, they are hindered by a high 280W TDP,...Read more

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