Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition, 3.0 GHz 18 Cores, 3.0 GHz, 4.8 GHz Maximum Turbo Frequency, LGA 2066 Processor

Compatible with Intel's X299 chipset-based motherboards, the Core i9-10980XE 3.0 GHz 18-Core LGA 2066 Processor by Intel features a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz. It offers various capabilities, including Intel Deep Learning Boost, support for Intel Optane Memory, Intel Hyper-Threading technology, Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), and more. Thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, the processor can reach a maximum turbo frequency of 4.6 GHz. With Intel Turbo Boost 3.0 technology, this can be further increased to 4.8 GHz. The processor is designed with 18 cores and 36 threads, housed in an LGA 2066 socket, and features 24.75MB of cache memory along with 48 PCIe lanes. With 18 cores, it can handle multitasking effortlessly, while the 36 threads enable the efficient processing of instructions by a single CPU core. It also supports up to 256GB of DDR4 memory at 2933 MHz.

Notably, this processor lacks an integrated graphics chipset, necessitating the use of a dedicated graphics card of your choosing. For users seeking more performance, this unlocked processor allows overclocking beyond its maximum speed, though this is not advised as it will void the limited 3-year warranty.