Core i9-10980XE

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-10980XE

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i9-10980XE based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,949 Rank: 69
Rank Name Score Visual
65 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 7,023
+1.1%
66 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 6,971
+0.3%
67 Ryzen 7 7700 6,960
+0.2%
68 Xeon w7-2495X 6,954
+0.1%
69 Core i9-10980XE 6,949
70 EPYC 7702P 6,937
-0.2%
71 Core i9-12900 6,934
-0.2%
72 Xeon w9-3475X 6,932
-0.2%
73 Core i9-7980XE 6,923
-0.4%
74 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,913
-0.5%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i9-10980XE based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,604 Rank: 56
Rank Name Score Visual
52 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 7,645
+0.5%
53 Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 7,641
+0.5%
54 Core i9-7980XE 7,633
+0.4%
55 EPYC 7451 7,621
+0.2%
56 Core i9-10980XE 7,604
57 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 7,592
-0.2%
58 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 7,560
-0.6%
59 Xeon w7-2475X 7,539
-0.9%
60 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 7,535
-0.9%
61 Xeon w7-2495X 7,532
-0.9%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i9-10980XE based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,512 Rank: 115
Rank Name Score Visual
111 Xeon w5-2455X 6,529
+0.3%
112 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,527
+0.2%
113 Core i7-8086K 6,520
+0.1%
114 Core i9-9900KS 6,512
+0%
115 Core i9-10980XE 6,512
116 Xeon E-2236 6,507
-0.1%
117 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,502
-0.2%
118 Core i9-9900K 6,496
-0.2%
119 Ryzen 7 5800X 6,492
-0.3%
120 Core i9-9900 6,482
-0.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i9-10980XE based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,677 Rank: 143
Rank Name Score Visual
139 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 5,691
+0.2%
140 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 5,683
+0.1%
141 Ryzen 9 3900X 5,678
+0%
142 Ryzen 9 3900XT 5,678
+0%
143 Core i9-10980XE 5,677
144 Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 5,674
-0.1%
145 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 5,672
-0.1%
146 Core i9-9980XE 5,665
-0.2%
147 Xeon Platinum 8160 5,649
-0.5%
148 Xeon w5-2445 5,642
-0.6%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i9-10980XE based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,874 Rank: 128
Rank Name Score Visual
124 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,906
+0.5%
125 Core i5-13600K 5,897
+0.4%
126 Ryzen AI Max 390 5,894
+0.3%
127 Ryzen 9 3900XT 5,875
+0%
128 Core i9-10980XE 5,874
129 Ryzen 9 3900X 5,872
+-0%
130 Core i9-9980XE 5,869
-0.1%
131 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,853
-0.4%
132 EPYC 7351P 5,852
-0.4%
133 Xeon Gold 6254 5,837
-0.6%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i9-10980XE based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,835 Rank: 119
Rank Name Score Visual
115 Core i9-13900 5,883
+0.8%
116 Core i9-14900 5,882
+0.8%
117 Core i9-13900HX 5,879
+0.8%
118 Core i9-12900K 5,848
+0.2%
119 Core i9-10980XE 5,835
120 Core i9-9980XE 5,830
-0.1%
121 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 5,815
-0.3%
122 Ryzen 9 5900XT 5,814
-0.4%
123 Xeon Gold 6248 5,812
-0.4%
124 Core Ultra 9 285H 5,807
-0.5%

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Core i9-10980XE Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i9-10980XE remains a powerful flagship processor from the X-Series 10th Gen lineup, designed for high-end desktops and demanding workloads. Although launched in October 2019, its 18-core, 36-thread architecture still holds relevance in professional and enthusiast environments where extreme multi-threaded performance is prioritized. Built on Intel’s 14 nm process and using the Cascade Lake-X microarchitecture, this CPU was positioned as a premium option for content creators, engineers, and overclockers, with a base clock of 3.0 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 4.8 GHz under optimal conditions.

The Core i9-10980XE features a substantial 23.6 MiB of L3 cache, complemented by 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.954 MiB of L2 cache per core. It operates on a quad-channel DDR4 memory interface, supporting speeds up to 2933 MT/s and offering a memory bandwidth of 93.9 GB/s. With 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes directly from the CPU and a TDP of 165 W, the processor demands a robust cooling solution and a high-end motherboard with Socket 2066. Despite lacking integrated graphics, it supports advanced features such as AVX-512, AVX2, and Intel Hyper-Threading, enabling efficient performance in compute-heavy applications.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-10980XE achieves an Overall Score of 6949, ranking #69 out of 2060 processors. Its Multicore Score of 7604 places it at #56, outperforming many modern high-end desktop CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon w7-2475X, though it trails behind newer offerings such as the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-7980XE. However, its Singlecore Score of 6512, ranking #114, reveals a notable performance gap compared to leading processors in single-threaded tasks—such as the Core i7-8086K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX—indicating that while it excels in multi-threaded workloads, it is no longer competitive in single-core performance.

The processor's performance highlights a trade-off between core count and clock speed, with its 18 cores offering significant throughput for rendering, simulation, and virtualization, but its single-core performance being limited by its age and process node. In the broader context of current hardware, it competes with high-end server and workstation CPUs but is outpaced by the latest Ryzen and Core Ultra models. Still, for users with existing LGA-2066 platforms or those needing extreme multi-threaded performance without upgrading to the latest socket, the Core i9-10980XE remains a viable option, particularly in environments where thermal and power constraints are manageable.

In conclusion, the Core i9-10980XE is best suited for professional workstations and power users who require massive multi-core throughput and are not dependent on single-threaded performance or modern features like AVX-512 optimizations found in newer CPUs. While it has been surpassed in overall performance by newer generations, its legacy as a high-end, multi-threaded desktop processor endures in niche markets where legacy platforms and high core counts are valued.
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Intel Core i9-10980XE

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-10980XE
Cores: 18
Threads: 36
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (unlocked)
Core Name: Cascade Lake-X
Socket: Socket 2066
Package: FC-LGA2066
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 165 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB
L3 Cache: 23.603 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 CLMUL F16C EIST TXT VT-x VT-d AVX-512 TSX
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