You guys keep in mind the Core i9-9990XE we have talked about a few instances proper? Basically, Intel launched the product, then it was found this processor has solely 14 cores and thus 28 threads against the earlier flagship was the i9-9980XE with 18 cores/36 threads.
Intel is buying and selling in cores for frequency because the Core i9-9990XE processor for a lot of causes to be present in warmth and TDP, so it has solely 14 cores and thus 28 threads. This means they’ve disabled 4 cores to commerce in in direction of a better clock frequency and handle the TDP. Mind you that the TDP for this half nonetheless is a whopping 255 Watts. The subsequent truth was thus, the processor would develop into an unique one for system builders solely (those that may get their arms on one). Intel will maintain an public sale every quarter. Well, it has now has lastly reached retail with a small quantity out there and at costs so ridiculous that it will make you chortle. And keep in mind, this was to be launched and public sale at roughly 1979 USD which already was intensely excessive.
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| Cores / Threads |
Base / Boost (GHz) |
L3 Cache (MB) |
PCIe 3.0 | DRAM | TDP | MSRP/RCP | |
| Core i9-9990XE | 14 / 28 | 4.0 / 5.1 | 19.25 | 44 | Quad DDR4-2666 |
255W | NA |
| Core i9-9980XE | 18 / 36 | 3.0 / 4.5 | 24.75 | 44 | Quad DDR4-2666 | 165W | $1979 |
| Core i9-9940X | 14 / 28 | 3.3 / 4.5 | 19.25 | 44 | Quad DDR4-266 | 165W | $1387 |
German retailer CaseKing.de has listed the Core i9-9990XE for 2.999,00 Euros or $3,376.08. I imply, of course it is a incredible processor with these frequencies, however yeah .. not 3000 bucks incredible eh?
