Intel Core i9-10980XE
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Q4/2019
Intel Core i9-10980XE

Processor Intel Core i9-10980XE, specifications and benchmarks

99 place in the overall ranking CPUs!
The Intel Core i9-10980XE processor is installed in LGA 2066 socket boards and operates at a frequency of 3.00 GHz. The Intel Core i9-10980XE has a total of 18 cores. Release date: Q4/2019. TDP is 165 W. This review will provide all the technical specifications and detailed data about the Intel Core i9-10980XE processor. Discover everything to determine whether a game or software will run on Intel Core i9-10980XE.

Intel Core i9-10980XE Specifications

Technical data
CPU Family and Group

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server
  • Family
  • Generation
    10
  • CPU group
    Intel Core i 10000X
  • Predecessor
    --
  • Successor
    --
CPU Technical Specs

Intel Core i9-10980XE. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

  • Frequency
    3.00 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    18
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    4.80 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    36
  • Turbo (18 Cores)
    4.30 GHz
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes
  • Overclocking
    Yes
  • Core architecture
    normal
  • A core
    --
  • B core
    --
  • C core
    --
IGPU

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

  • GPU name
    no iGPU
  • GPU frequency
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo
  • Execution units
  • Shader
  • Max. GPU Memory
    --
  • Max. displays
  • Generation
  • DirectX Version
  • Technology
  • Release date
Hardware codec support

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No
  • h264
    No
  • VP9
    No
  • VP8
    No
  • AV1
    No
  • AVC
    No
  • VC-1
    No
  • JPEG
    No
Memory Specs & PCI

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

  • Memory type
    DDR4-2933
  • Max. Memory
    256 GB
  • ECC
    No
  • Memory channels
    4
  • PCIe version
    3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    48
Encryption

This section focuses on the hardware-based security technologies integrated into the processor. These include encryption support features such as AES-NI, Intel SGX, and AMD Secure Memory Encryption, which provide robust protection for sensitive data and help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

  • AES-NI
    Yes
Thermal Management
  • TDP (PL1)
    165 W
  • TDP up
    --
  • TDP (PL2)
    --
  • TDP down
    --
  • Tjunction max.
    86 °C
* see below
Technologies and Extensions

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
  • L2-Cache
    --
  • L3-Cache
    24.75 MB
  • Architecture
    Cascade Lake
  • Technology
    14 nm
  • Socket
    LGA 2066
  • Release date
    Q4/2019
  • Part Number
    --
Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Core i9-10980XE CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    225 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    42 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    4 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    36 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    92 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    30 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    377 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    80 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    13 place
  • Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
    182 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    90 place

Intel Core i9-10980XE Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the benchmark scores of Intel Core i9-10980XE with other processors to gauge its real-world performance across various tasks..

These tests encompass tasks such as mathematical calculations, 3D rendering, cryptocurrency mining, and performance evaluations in both single-core and multi-core modes.

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 SC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
1196
1194
1194
1191
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 MC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows using a multi-core and hyperthreading
28196
28051
27401
24309
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
481
481
481
480
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 MC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, using a multi-core and hyperthreading
9148
8975
8975
8848
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
212
212
212
211
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
3873
3838
3838
3800
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
1176
1176
1176
1174
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
17196
16942
16495
15841
Intel Core i9-10980XE
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Blender is Open Source Software, creating predefined 3D scenes and measuring the time to execute them
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks
34650
34600
34215
34165
Intel Core i9-10980XE

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PL1 - The power limit (in watts) generated by the processor (or GPU) during sustained, standard operation. It represents the typical thermal output during normal workloads.

PL2 - Represents the maximum power limit under heavy load or overclocking conditions. It indicates the thermal output during peak performance.

These values are essential for determining the optimal cooling system and power supply required to maintain stable performance.

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