Last Update: September 19th, 2020
The Intel Core i9-9980XE processor is Intel’s latest 9th gen Core-X processor. It has a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz and comes with features such as Intel Optane Memory and SSD support, AES-NI encryption, Intel vPro technology, Intel TXT, and Intel VT-d virtualization technology for directed I/O. This processor features a boost speed of up to 4.4 GHz, or up to 4.5 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology. Additionally, this processor features 18 cores with 36 threads in an LGA 2066 socket, has 24.75MB of cache memory, and supports up to 44 PCIe lanes. Intel is pricing the new Core i9-9980XE at $1,999 in US. Here is a pre-order/in stock/availability tracker for Intel Core i9-9980XE processor:
| Store | Price | Availability | Last In Stock |
| Amazon (Authorized Dealer) |
$1,999.00 | Out of Stock | Dec 7 |
| MacMall (Authorized Dealer) |
$1,999.99 | Out of Stock | – |
| B&H Photo Video (Authorized Dealer) |
$2,099.99 | In Stock on Dec 21 | – |
| Tiger Direct (Authorized Dealer) |
$1,999.99 | Out of Stock | – |
| Best Buy (Authorized Dealer) |
$1,999.99 | Out of Stock | – |
| Newegg (Authorized Dealer) |
$1,999.99 | In Stock | Dec 19 |
| eBay | – | In Stock | – |
Features:
- 18 Cores & 36 Threads
- 3.0 GHz Clock Speed
- 4.5 GHz Maximum Turbo Frequency
- LGA 2066 Socket
- 24.75MB Cache Memory
- No Integrated Graphics
- Supports DDR4 Memory
- Supports Intel Optane Memory
- Supports up to 44 PCIe Lanes
- 9th Generation (Coffee Lake Refresh)