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Intel Core i9 Skylake-X i9-7980XE BOX
Main
SeriesCore i9
Code nameSkylake-X
SocketIntel LGA 2066
Lithography14 nm
In boxBOX (no cooler)
Cores and Threads
Cores18 cores
Threads36 threads
Multithreading
Speed
Clock speed2.6 GHz
TurboBoost / TurboCore4.2 GHz
TurboBoost Max 3.04.4 GHz
Cache
L1 cache1152 KB
L2 cache18432 KB
L3 cache24.75 MB
Specs
Front side bus8 GT/s
TDP165 W
InstructionMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2
Multiplier26
Free multiplier
Passmark CPU Mark test29613 points
Geekbench 4 test57577 points
Cinebench R15 test3404 points
Memory
Max. RAM128 GB
Max. DDR4 speed2666 MHz
Channels4
Added to E-CatalogAugust 2017
Packing type: BOX (without cooler)
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Intel Core i9 Skylake-X is a powerful gaming CPU that excels in high-performance tasks, particularly 4K gaming. Users appreciate its capability to unleash the full potential of high-end graphics cards, making it ideal for demanding applications. However, it requires a custom water cooling system and a compatible motherboard with socket LGA2066, which can significantly increase the overall setup cost. While some users note minor performance issues in basic applications like Word and Paint, the processor's 10 cores and 20 threads allow for multitasking, such as playing Dota and CS simultaneously. Despite its high price and additional requirements, it is recommended for those seeking a top-tier gaming experience.
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8 October 2017 
In work applications, I expected more. Switched from an old AMD processor to this one. Encountered critically high temperatures, went back to the AMD platform.
Many cores and good performance in special offers, but the processor is excessively expensive considering competitors from AMD at half the price.
It's possible that I had a defective processor, but its excessive temperatures even with a top-of-the-line water cooler really scared me, so I went back to my old AMD machine.
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I recommend it to everyone! The price-flow Rate is on par!
23 December 2017 
Unbelievably powerful processor
I tested it on the most demanding games (GTA SA, HITMAN BM, NFS CARBON) together with 4 TITAN X at a resolution of 800x600, and it showed a little over 60fps. I am completely satisfied with the processor; Win XP installed perfectly. Videos on YouTube in 720p play without lag, and what more could you need for such money?
Sometimes in Paint, large-format images load this processor by 100%.
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great model, love it
22 October 2017 
Harvested 2 hectares of potatoes, if I had chosen AMD, I would have harvested 1 hectare of potatoes. Highly motivating. We all chipped in as a collective farm to buy this processor.
Now I can’t scratch my balls while WoT is loading. With the old processors, I could afford that.
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