Intel Core i9-7980XE
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 18C / 18T
Clock: 2.6 - 4.4 GHz
Socket: LGA2066
TDP: 165W
Price: $450.95 from Newegg
Intel Core i9-7980XE
Cores
18C / 18T
Clock
2.6 - 4.4 GHz
Socket
LGA2066
TDP
165W
Best price from Newegg
$450.95
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Overview
The Intel Core i9-7980XE packs 18 cores and 18 threads. Clocks span 2.6GHz base to 4.4GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2066 socket with a 165W TDP — about 9.2W per core. 25MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $450.95, which lands it among high-end options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 165 W |
| CPU Cores | 18 |
| Socket | LGA2066 |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Threads | 18 |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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