Intel Core i9-7980XE
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Released
Q4/2017
Intel Core i9-7980XE

Processor Intel Core i9-7980XE, specifications and benchmarks

94 place in the overall ranking CPUs!
The Intel Core i9-7980XE processor is installed in LGA 2066 socket boards and operates at a frequency of 2.60 GHz. The Intel Core i9-7980XE has a total of 18 cores. Release date: Q4/2017. TDP is 165 W. This review will provide all the technical specifications and detailed data about the Intel Core i9-7980XE processor. Discover everything to determine whether a game or software will run on Intel Core i9-7980XE.

Intel Core i9-7980XE 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
    7
  • CPU group
    Intel Core i 7000X
  • Predecessor
    --
  • Successor
    --
CPU Technical Specs

Intel Core i9-7980XE. 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
    2.60 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    18
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    4.20 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    36
  • Turbo (18 Cores)
    3.50 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
    DDR4-2666
  • Max. Memory
  • ECC
    No
  • Memory channels
    4
  • PCIe version
    3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    44
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.
    --
* 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
    25.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Skylake X
  • Technology
    14 nm
  • Socket
    LGA 2066
  • Release date
    Q4/2017
  • Part Number
    --
Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Core i9-7980XE CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    191 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    32 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    248 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    45 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    197 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    37 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    374 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    77 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    12 place
  • Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
    180 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    39 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    21 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    56 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    18 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    141 place
  • CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
    9 place

Intel Core i9-7980XE Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the benchmark scores of Intel Core i9-7980XE 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
1284
1284
1284
1281
Intel Core i9-7980XE
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
31350
29785
28641
28196
Intel Core i9-7980XE
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
448
447
447
446
Intel Core i9-7980XE
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
8848
8585
8468
7671
Intel Core i9-7980XE
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
186
186
186
184
Intel Core i9-7980XE
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
3684
3596
3596
3455
Intel Core i9-7980XE
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
1183
1179
1178
1176
Intel Core i9-7980XE
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
17204
17196
16942
16495
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Blender is Open Source Software, creating predefined 3D scenes and measuring the time to execute them
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 SC for one CPU core, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 MC using a multi-core and hyperthreading, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
66755
66755
66654
64908
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in single-core mode, based on CINEMA 4D
2.14
2.14
2.14
2.14
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in multi-core mode and hyperthreading, based on CINEMA 4D
39.53
38.89
38.89
37.91
Intel Core i9-7980XE
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
28124
28088
27722
27650
Intel Core i9-7980XE

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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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