With up to 18 cores, the Intel® Core™ i9-7980XE Extreme Edition processor delivers amazing performance for content creation. Easily handle massive 4K files, rendering effects and other compute intensive workloads thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, quad channel memory and much more.
| Unlocked & Overclockable1: | Yes |
| Base Clock Speed (GHz): | 2.6 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency2 (GHz): | 4.2 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Frequency3 (GHz): | 4.4 |
| Core/Threads: | 18/36 |
| L3 Cache: | 24.75 MB |
| TDP: | 165 W |
| PCI Express* 3.0 Lanes: | 44 |
| Socket (LGA): | 2066 |
| Memory Support: | Quad-channel DDR4-2666 |
| Chipset: | X299 |
Fine-tune your system to run at higher speeds/frequencies so you can accomplish more and unleash more creativity.1
When paired with the latest processors, Intel® Optane™ technology sets a new precedent for high-performance desktops and workstations.
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1 Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for additional details.
2 Refers to the maximum dual-core frequency that can be achieved with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.
3 Refers to the maximum dual-core frequency that can be achieved with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0.
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