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Intel Core i9-9980XE
Benchmarks & Specs

Name: Intel Core i9-9980XE
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

Last updated: 2026-04-08

Table of Contents

Summary
Benchmarks
Specifications
User Reviews
Popular Comparisons

Summary

The Intel Core i9-9980XE once marked a significant step in the field of high-end desktop systems. This processor, based on the Skylake X Refresh architecture, was specifically designed for demanding users. Its Extreme designation was then a clear signal of excellent gaming performance, which is still respectable today.

Manufactured using the established 14 nm process, it could deliver considerable multi-core performance. Particularly noteworthy is the generous 25 MB L3 cache, which noticeably accelerates complex computing processes and data-intensive applications. For professional workloads or content creation, the i9-9980XE offered a solid foundation.

The maximum memory bandwidth of 85 GB/s supported smooth work with large files and demanding projects. It also integrates PCIe 3.0 connectivity, which opens up diverse expansion options for graphics cards or fast storage media. Although the Intel Core i9-9980XE is no longer the very latest model, it continues to impress with its reliability.

It provides a stable and powerful base for users who value proven technology. Substantial computing power is still available here. One can say that it continues to fulfill its task very reliably.

Gaming Performance
Strong multi-core performance
Large 25 MB L3 Cache
High memory bandwidth (85 GB/s)

Benchmarks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance

Rank 348 / 867
In segment Desktop

Multi-core performance

Rank 135 / 821
In segment Desktop

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

4C / 8T · 4.50 GHz

1,463

8C / 8T · 4.30 GHz

1,463

18C / 36T · 4.50 GHz

1,459

4C / 8T · 4.20 GHz

1,453

8C / 16T · 3.50 GHz

1,448

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

16C / 24T · 3.00 GHz

12,411

24C / 32T · 3.50 GHz

12,342

18C / 36T · 4.00 GHz

12,177

10C / 16T · 4.50 GHz

11,991

10C / 16T · 4.50 GHz

11,991

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz

464 cb

10C / 20T · 4.30 GHz

461 cb

18C / 36T · 4.50 GHz

459 cb

4C / 8T · 4.40 GHz

457 cb

16C / 32T · 4.50 GHz

457 cb

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

8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz

1,177

2C / 4T · 4.20 GHz

1,176

18C / 36T · 4.50 GHz

1,174

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

1,173

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

1,172

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

8C / 16T · 4.60 GHz

7,739 cb

18C / 36T · 3.50 GHz

7,671 cb

18C / 36T · 4.00 GHz

7,516 cb

12C / 24T · 4.60 GHz

7,244 cb

8C / 16T · 4.70 GHz

7,061 cb

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

18C / 36T · 3.20 GHz

15,853

18C / 36T · 4.30 GHz

15,841

18C / 36T · 4.00 GHz

15,725

16C / 24T · 4.20 GHz

15,712

16C / 24T · 4.20 GHz

15,712

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

22C / 44T · 2.20 GHz

9,398

16C / 32T · 3.50 GHz

9,221

18C / 36T · 3.00 GHz

9,092

14C / 20T · 2.70 GHz

8,835

14C / 20T · 2.50 GHz

8,727

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 4.50 GHz

203 cb

6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz

203 cb

18C / 36T · 4.50 GHz

201 cb

8C / 16T · 4.30 GHz

200 cb

8C / 16T · 4.30 GHz

200 cb

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

20C / 40T · 3.00 GHz

3,310 cb

20C / 40T · 3.00 GHz

3,310 cb

18C / 36T · 4.00 GHz

3,240 cb

18C / 36T · 3.20 GHz

3,210 cb

12C / 24T · 4.60 GHz

3,192 cb

More benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
666 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
615 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
751 entries

V-Ray CPU-Render
251 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,113 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,110 entries

Specifications

At a glance

Property	Value
Family	Intel Core i9 (81)
CPU group	Intel Core i 9000X (8)
Architecture	Skylake X Refresh
Technology	14 nm
Segment	Desktop
Socket	LGA 2066
Generation	9
Predecessor	Intel Core i9-7980XE Q4/2017
Successor	Intel Core i9-10980XE Q4/2019

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Property	Value
CPU Cores / Threads	18 / 36
Hyperthreading / SMT	✓
Core architecture	normal
Cores:	18x
Frequency:	3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (18 Cores):	4.00 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache	25.00 MB
Overclocking	Yes

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Property	Value
GPU name	no iGPU
GPU frequency
CUs / Shader	/
Raytracing	✗
Max. displays
Max. GPU Memory
Technology
Release date

NPU AI performance

Property	Value
AI hardware
AI specifications
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory type	Memory bandwidth
DDR4-2666	85.4 GB/s
Property	Value
Max. Memory	128 GB
Memory channels	4
ECC	✗
PCIe	3.0 x 48
PCIe Bandwidth	47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management

Property	Value
TDP	165 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.	84 °C

Technical details

Property	Value
Chip design	Monolithic
AES-NI	✓
Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction set	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release date	Q4/2018
Release price	1979 $
Documents	Technical data sheet

User Reviews

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