Intel Core i9-10980XE

Intel Core i9-10980XE
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i9-10980XE is a remarkable processor from the Cascade Lake generation. It was once designed for demanding users. This chip positioned itself as a true high-end solution for workstations and gaming systems. Manufactured using the proven 14nm process, it provides a solid foundation for its computing power.

Particularly noteworthy is its ability to handle complex calculations effortlessly. This makes it a strong choice for intensive, professional applications. We saw that it always worked reliably on parallel tasks. This processor was also a very good option for passionate gamers thanks to its Extreme suffix.

The Extreme designation indicated its high suitability for gaming. With its 25 MB Level 3 cache, it can quickly provide frequently needed data. This noticeably increases overall performance. The memory bandwidth reaches 94 GB/s, which is advantageous for many data-intensive tasks. It relies on the PCIe 3.0 standard.

The Intel Core i9-10980XE delivers remarkable performance. It is a robust choice for systems that require reliable computing power.
  • High-end class for demanding applications
  • Very good gaming suitability due to Extreme designation
  • Large 25 MB Level 3 cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 277 / 602
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 107 / 573
In segment Desktop
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-8700K
6C / 12T · 4.70 GHz
1,209 pts
AMD Ryzen 7 4700S
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
1,194 pts
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.80 GHz
1,191 pts
Intel Core i7-9700
8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz
1,181 pts
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz
1,181 pts
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-14600K
14C / 20T · 5.30 GHz
24,683 pts
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C / 20T · 5.30 GHz
24,683 pts
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.30 GHz
24,309 pts
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C / 32T · 4.00 GHz
24,050 pts
Intel Core i5-13600K
14C / 20T · 5.10 GHz
23,960 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-10600K
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
1,581
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
1,581
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.80 GHz
1,573
Intel Core i7-9700
8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz
1,570
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz
1,570
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
11,967
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
11,912
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.30 GHz
11,836
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C / 32T · 4.00 GHz
11,830
Intel Core i9-7960X
16C / 32T · 3.60 GHz
11,810
Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-8700
6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz
481 cb
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C / 8T · 4.90 GHz
481 cb
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.80 GHz
480 cb
Intel Core i5-10505
6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz
478 cb
Intel Core i3-10320
4C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
477 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-10700TE
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
1,177
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
1,176
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.80 GHz
1,174
Intel Core i5-10505
6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz
1,173
Intel Core i7-8700
6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz
1,172
Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
8C / 16T · 4.70 GHz
8,890 cb
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
8C / 16T · 4.70 GHz
8,890 cb
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.30 GHz
8,848 cb
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C / 20T · 4.70 GHz
8,750 cb
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C / 20T · 4.70 GHz
8,750 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-14600
14C / 20T · 5.00 GHz
15,872
Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C / 36T · 3.20 GHz
15,853
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.30 GHz
15,841
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C / 36T · 4.00 GHz
15,725
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C / 24T · 4.20 GHz
15,712
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C / 128T · 3.20 GHz
28.9 s
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C / 64T · 3.80 GHz
44.5 s
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.30 GHz
74.9 s
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C / 48T · 3.00 GHz
75.3 s
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C / 36T · 3.50 GHz
77.0 s
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-13600K
14C / 20T · 3.50 GHz
9,848
Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C / 20T · 3.50 GHz
9,848
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 3.00 GHz
9,733
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C / 24T · 3.70 GHz
9,520
Intel Xeon E5-2696 v4
22C / 44T · 2.20 GHz
9,398
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon E-2224G
4C / 4T · 4.70 GHz
212 cb
Intel Xeon E-2226G
6C / 6T · 4.70 GHz
212 cb
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.80 GHz
211 cb
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C / 16T · 4.50 GHz
209 cb
Intel Core i7-9700
8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz
209 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon Platinum 8176F
28C / 56T · 2.50 GHz
3,873 cb
Intel Xeon Platinum 8176M
28C / 56T · 2.50 GHz
3,873 cb
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C / 36T · 4.30 GHz
3,800 cb
Intel Xeon Platinum 8164
26C / 52T · 2.60 GHz
3,720 cb
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C / 24T · 4.50 GHz
3,684 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i9 (81)
CPU groupIntel Core i 10000X (4)
ArchitectureCascade Lake
Technology14 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 2066
Generation10
PredecessorIntel Core i9-9980XE
Q4/2018
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads18 / 36
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 18x
Frequency: 3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (18 Cores): 4.30 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache24.75 MB
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2933
93.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory256 GB
Memory channels4
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 48
PCIe Bandwidth47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP165 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.86 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release dateQ4/2019
Release price979 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Intel Core i9-10980XE
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