The flagship model of the latest Intel range - the i9-7980XE - has finally arrived and we see how it compares to the similarly high end AMD Threadripper.
Intel Core i9-7980XE 18 Core HEDT CPU Review
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Intel Core i9-7980XE 18 Core HEDT CPU Review
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The flagship model of the latest Intel range - the i9-7980XE - has finally arrived and we see how it compares to the similarly high end AMD Threadripper.
Intel Core i9-7980XE 18 Core HEDT CPU Review
AdmiralDonut
New member
God damn. I should hope this thing is good, considering it costs 2.5 times what the Threadripper costs here in Germany.
Eddie long
Member
what a monster 
, nice review Tom , and as you pointed out its a dream product , something to aspire too , or just lust over ,
, nice review Tom , and as you pointed out its a dream product , something to aspire too , or just lust over ,
AngryGoldfish
Old N Gold
That is a really impressive CPU. It exceeds what I thought it would be. It's actually slightly more efficient than the 1950X as well, and with its overclocking headroom it is definitely the most powerful CPU to get. I can't wait to see builds with it installed.
Have you seen the prices for pre binned Skylake X's on OverclockersUK??
The 7980XE pre binned to 4.6 GHz is £2199.95 that's near on £400 over the regular price for a non binned 7080XE which are £1799.99
Intel seem to have taken "Shut up and give me your money" as a business model on these.
The 7980XE pre binned to 4.6 GHz is £2199.95 that's near on £400 over the regular price for a non binned 7080XE which are £1799.99
Intel seem to have taken "Shut up and give me your money" as a business model on these.
Excalabur50
Well-known member
No point getting a lotto ticket for me as I couldn't win a free trip to the loo, even if I had the money I still don't know if I'd buy one of these
Kaapstad
Active member
Have you seen the prices for pre binned Skylake X's on OverclockersUK??
The 7980XE pre binned to 4.6 GHz is £2199.95 that's near on £400 over the regular price for a non binned 7080XE which are £1799.99
Intel seem to have taken "Shut up and give me your money" as a business model on these.
To be fair to OcUK and 8 Pack when they state 4.6 pre binned the CPUs will clock higher than that with decent custom water cooling.
S_I_N
New member
If I had the money to do it right I would. Plus I'm big on the intel side even though they have buggered things a bit of late. AMD just took to long to imho come close to intel vega was a massive disappointment for me. I was pulling for them since they did very well with Ryzen. Plus I'd think a rig of this power would be good for a long time to come.
Have you seen the prices for pre binned Skylake X's on OverclockersUK??
The 7980XE pre binned to 4.6 GHz is £2199.95 that's near on £400 over the regular price for a non binned 7080XE which are £1799.99
Intel seem to have taken "Shut up and give me your money" as a business model on these.
Its 8pack binning the CPU's
Kaapstad
Active member
@TTL
When you reviewed the 7980XE how did you rate the sample you used, was it poor average or good compared to what will end up in retail.
Dicehunter
Resident Newb
I'd have to put myself in an asylum before I bought one of these, Anything over a grand for a CPU and people should start to ask themselves some very serious questions.
Kaapstad
Active member
Yes it is almost as silly as buying a high performance car in the UK where the speed limit is 70 mph.
Dicehunter
Resident Newb
Yes it is almost as silly as buying a high performance car in the UK where the speed limit is 70 mph.
True that, For you I'd say it's worth it though seeing as you run quad SLI setups and are a big Civ player so need all the CPU grunt you can get but for the majority of people it would be an insane purchase even for enthusiasts.
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