Core i9-7980XE

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-7980XE

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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 i9-7980XE based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,923 Rank: 73
Rank Name Score Visual
69 Core i9-10980XE 6,949
+0.4%
70 EPYC 7702P 6,937
+0.2%
71 Core i9-12900 6,934
+0.2%
72 Xeon w9-3475X 6,932
+0.1%
73 Core i9-7980XE 6,923
74 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,913
-0.1%
75 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 6,897
-0.4%
76 Xeon w7-3465X 6,893
-0.4%
77 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,853
-1%
78 Core Ultra 5 225H 6,845
-1.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i9-7980XE based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,633 Rank: 54
Rank Name Score Visual
50 Ryzen 9 9900X 7,658
+0.3%
51 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 7,658
+0.3%
52 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 7,645
+0.2%
53 Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 7,641
+0.1%
54 Core i9-7980XE 7,633
55 EPYC 7451 7,621
-0.2%
56 Core i9-10980XE 7,604
-0.4%
57 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 7,592
-0.5%
58 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 7,560
-1%
59 Xeon w7-2475X 7,539
-1.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i9-7980XE based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,450 Rank: 128
Rank Name Score Visual
124 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 6,463
+0.2%
125 Xeon E-2356G 6,459
+0.1%
126 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 6,458
+0.1%
127 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,455
+0.1%
128 Core i9-7980XE 6,450
129 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 6,439
-0.2%
130 Xeon E-2274G 6,429
-0.3%
131 Xeon Gold 6444Y 6,427
-0.4%
132 Xeon E-2234 6,419
-0.5%
133 Xeon w7-3445 6,409
-0.6%

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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 i9-7980XE based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,570 Rank: 161
Rank Name Score Visual
157 Xeon Gold 6148 5,584
+0.3%
158 Xeon Gold 6154 5,582
+0.2%
159 Core i9-12900E 5,581
+0.2%
160 Core i9-9960X 5,580
+0.2%
161 Core i9-7980XE 5,570
162 Core i5-13500 5,569
+-0%
163 Xeon W-3245M 5,567
-0.1%
164 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,564
-0.1%
165 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,562
-0.1%
166 Core i9-12900T 5,562
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i9-7980XE based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,769 Rank: 142
Rank Name Score Visual
138 Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 5,786
+0.3%
139 Ryzen 7 7700X 5,785
+0.3%
140 Xeon Platinum 8160 5,782
+0.2%
141 Ryzen 7 9800X3D 5,778
+0.2%
142 Core i9-7980XE 5,769
143 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 5,768
+-0%
144 Ryzen 9 3900 5,768
+-0%
145 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,760
-0.2%
146 Xeon w5-3425 5,760
-0.2%
147 Core i9-9960X 5,756
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i9-7980XE based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,753 Rank: 133
Rank Name Score Visual
129 Xeon W-3245 5,764
+0.2%
130 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,759
+0.1%
131 Xeon w5-2445 5,757
+0.1%
132 Core i5-13600K 5,754
+0%
133 Core i9-7980XE 5,753
134 Ryzen 7 7700X 5,742
-0.2%
135 Core i9-9960X 5,741
-0.2%
136 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,724
-0.5%
137 Core i9-13900E 5,724
-0.5%
138 Ryzen 9 3950X 5,723
-0.5%

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Core i9-7980XE Details

Ranking #73 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i9-7980XE remains a high-end desktop processor from the Skylake-X generation, launched in September 2017. While it is now over six years old, its 18-core, 36-thread design still places it among the most capable consumer-grade CPUs for multi-threaded workloads. As of March 2026, the processor is no longer competitive with modern flagship chips but retains relevance in niche applications such as professional content creation and high-end workstation builds. Its position in the top 50 overall list underscores its historical significance as one of the first mainstream 18-core desktop CPUs, though it is now overshadowed by newer architectures from both Intel and AMD.

The Core i9-7980XE is built on Intel's 14 nm process and uses the Skylake-X microarchitecture, featuring a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a turbo boost frequency of up to 4.2 GHz on a single core. With a 165 W TDP and a 65 W base power, it is a power-hungry chip that demands robust cooling solutions, particularly for sustained workloads. The processor supports quad-channel DDR4-2666 memory, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB and a memory bandwidth of up to 79.47 GB/s. It operates on the LGA-2066 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 44 lanes, providing ample connectivity for high-speed storage and expansion cards.

Key features include full support for AVX-512, AVX2, and AVX, making it ideal for scientific computing, video encoding, and 3D rendering. The chip also supports Intel Hyper-Threading, allowing each physical core to handle two threads simultaneously, and includes advanced virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d. However, it lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output. This makes it unsuitable for budget or entry-level systems where onboard graphics are essential.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-7980XE achieves a single-core score of 6450 and a multicore score of 7633. While its single-core performance places it in the upper tier—ranked #128 among 2060 processors—its multicore strength is more impressive, ranking #54 overall. This suggests that the chip excels in workloads that can leverage its 18 cores, such as rendering, simulation, and virtualization. Its overall score of 6923 is solid for its era but falls short of current leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Intel's Core Ultra series.

Despite its age, the Core i9-7980XE remains a viable option for users who need extreme multi-core performance and have the infrastructure to support it. It competes closely with the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and the Core i9-10980XE, both of which offer similar performance levels. However, newer platforms offer superior efficiency, better power management, and more advanced instruction sets. For modern users, the processor serves more as a legacy benchmark than a practical upgrade, but it remains a powerful tool in specialized environments where raw core count and memory bandwidth are critical.
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Intel Core i9-7980XE

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-7980XE
Family: Core
Series: i9-7900
Model Number: i9-7980XE
Cores: 18
Threads: 36
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 85
Socket: Socket
Package: FCLGA-2066
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 165 W
Release Price: $1,999.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1152 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 18 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 24.75 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 128 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 79.47 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 44
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8, x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 484 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX Flex Memory AVX-512 TBMT 3.0 TBT 1.0 FMA
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