Intel® Core™ i9-7980XE Extreme Edition Processor
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05/08/2019
SummaryWe recently updated our Linux testing suite a wee bit, making minor changes, but at the expense of dropping all single-threaded benchmarks – by accident. We hadn't thought much about every single set of results being hugely optimized for core counts, whic...
techgage.com -
08/14/2018
SummaryIt's one of the greatest questions of our time: AMD or Intel? Today, that rivalry has entered a new stage of Cinebench taunting as AMD's 2000-series Threadripper processors, commonly known as Threadripper 2, come to market to compete against Intel's Skyla...
tomshardware.com
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05/03/2018
SummarySo I think most people will admit that AMD has had a lot of wins this year with all of the Ryzen launches. As I found out in our 1700v7700K coverage the 7700K was still a great performing CPU, especially when looking at gaming performance. But with ju...
lanoc.org -
04/02/2018
SummaryA 4.5GHz overclock across 18 cores is a brilliant achievement for Intel as it reclaims the desktop performance crown, but only if you have an enormous bank account.8 Total ScoreIntel Core i9-7980XE ReviewAdd your review | Read reviews and comments...
topnewreview.com -
01/30/2018
SummaryIntel has always enjoyed the performance crown when it comes to processors and last year, it temporarily lost that medal of honor to AMD's Threadripper platform. The Intel Core i9-7980XE ‘Extreme' processor is the answer to that challenge and is the highe...
wccftech.comProsFastest mainstream consumer chip, 18 cores (36 threads) XCC die, Huge overclocking potential, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 can boost a small number of cores higher, Reasonable power draw and thermals at stock settings, Excellent choice for video e...
ConsExtremely huge price tag, IHS uses thermal paste instead of solder, Some games might not work (Anno 2205)
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09/30/2017
SummaryIn the 2000s, we had the frequency wars. Trying to pump all the MHz into a single core ended up mega-hurting one company in particular, until the push was made to multi-core and efficient systems. Now in the 2010s, we have the Core Wars. You need to have...
anandtech.com -
09/29/2017
SummaryWe just got our hands on the high- end enthusiast-grade flagship processors from Intel and AMD, so rather than doing two standalone reviews, we're throwing them into the ring and letting ‘em slug it out to the bitter end. Because let's face it, if you can...
Computerpoweruser.com -
09/28/2017
SummaryIt's time once again to condense all of our test results into our famous value scatter plots. We use a geometric mean of all of our real-world results to ensure that no one test has an undue impact on the overall index. First up, let's look at gaming per...
Techreport.com -
09/25/2017
SummaryIntel's top-end, 18-core Extreme Edition Core X-Series CPU tops the performance charts, blowing away 2016's Extreme Edition chip. But AMD's Ryzen Threadripper isn't far behind—and is a far superior value. Read More...
computershopper.comProsMost powerful consumer CPU you can buy, 36 computing threads for extreme multitasking or very serious video editors, Least-expensive Core X motherboards are cheaper than ones for competing AMD Threadripper platform
ConsNot substantially speedier, in many instances, than AMD's 16-core Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, which costs half as much
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09/25/2017
SummaryIntel Core i9-7980XE And Core i9-7960X Processors -- Find Them At AmazonWe can't wrap up this article without referencing AMD's impressive Threadripper processors. Whether it's publicly acknowledged or not, the stealthy nature of Threadripper's developmen...
hothardware.comProsKiller Multi-Threaded Performance, Good Power Consumption, Insane Performance When Overclocked, Better Single-Thread Performance Then Ryzen
ConsExtremely Expensive, Some Anomalous Benchmark Results
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09/25/2017
SummaryThe Intel Core i9-7980XE processor for the Intel X299 LGA2066 platform is clearly aimed at someone that needs a multi-threading machine. This is the first 18-core consumer desktop processor! We saw some of the highest results in our multi-threaded tests w...
legitreviews.com -
09/25/2017
SummaryBefore we reach for our thesaurus in an attempt to describe the performance of the i9-7980XE in sufficiently flowery verbiage we do need to stop ignoring the elephant in the room before our forums become knee-deep in elephant poo.Yes, the AMD Ryzen 1950X...
overclock3d.net -
09/25/2017
SummaryIntel's fastest ever consumer CPU tops the benchmark charts, but it's not worth the cost...
pcgamer.comPros18
ConsNot much faster than 'lesser' CPUs, Excessive power draw, esp. when overclocked, Negligible gaming gains vs. i77700K
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09/25/2017
SummaryBut as I stated at the outset of this review, while performance per dollar is the king of metrics for consumers in the mainstream space, for HEDT and workstation users, sometimes expense is no object, within reason. For those types of buyers, the 18-core...
pcper.com -
09/25/2017
SummaryIntel. Strikes. Back. The massive 18-core Core i9-7980X and 16-core Core i8-7960X are the chipmaker's response to AMD's Ryzen Threadripper, which has been eating Intel's lunch for many months.But can Goliath Intel rise from its stunning defeat to challeng...
pcworld.com_techhive.com -
09/25/2017
SummaryBesides the embargo expiring this morning on the Intel Core i9 7960X, the Core i9 7980XE Extreme Edition processor is also now fair game. Here is our look at the Linux performance for this 18 core / 36 thread processor within a single 165 Watt package.Th...
phoronix.com -
09/25/2017
SummaryWe had a blast testing these monster CPU's out. Every single benchmark we ran was just crushed, and every single chart we have had to be expanded by nearly double to accommodate the multi-threaded scores. We had a few testing programs not know quite what...
proclockers.com -
09/25/2017
SummaryAs usual we have quite a bit of data to sort through. Of course, it's not just about delivering the best performance and instead most people are interested in bang for their buck.First up we have Blender, this is a lower is better scenario which is why th...
techspot.comProsFastest overall workstation performance available, especially for compression
ConsTerrible value compared to AMD's Threadripper chips. No ECC memory support
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09/25/2017
SummaryIntel's Core-X Series is definitely a departure from what we've seen Intel do in the past with their high-end desktop (HEDT) parts. You can get into the platform for as low as $242 and as much as $1999. Obviously Intel's decisions on the Core-X Series hav...
thinkcomputers.orgPros18 cores, 36-threads, Fastest desktop processor we've ever tested, Insane multi-threaded performance, Good temperatures at default speeds
ConsYou'll need a good motherboard for overclocking, Price puts it out of range for many people
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07/25/2017
SummaryIntel does manage to definitively claim the highest performing slots in our benchmarks, but also manages to claim the award for consuming the most power, using the worst stock thermal solution, and requiring more money to be spent on CLCs or high-end cool...
gamersnexus.net
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