Intel's New Core-X Processors

[Demon_Skeith]

Intel has unveiled a new set of X-series high-end desktop processors. While the new Cascade-X chips offer more power and support for your high-end hardware, the most important thing about these chips is the fact that they’re far cheaper.

Intel’s last top-end 18-core CPU, the Intel Core i9-9980XE, went for a cool $1,999 at launch, but its replacement, the Intel Core i9-10980XE, costs half as much at only $979. More impressively, Intel’s new entry-level 10-core Core i9-10900X processor only costs a mere $590, again nearly half the price of the previous $989 Intel Core i9-9900X.

Here’s a quick break down of the specs and pricing on Intel and AMD latest respective HEDT chips:

• Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition: 18-cores, 36-threads, clocked at 3.0GHz to 4.8GHz, $979
• Core i9-10940X: 14-cores, 28-threads, clocked at 3.3GHz to 4.8GHz, $784
• Core i9-10920X: 12-cores, 24-threads, clocked at 3.5GHz to 4.8GHz, $689
• Core i9-10900X: 10-cores, 20-threads, clocked at 3.7GHz to 4.7GHz, $590
• Ryzen Threadripper 2920X: 12-cores, 24-threads, clocked at 3.5GHz to 4.3GHz, $1799
• Ryzen Threadripper 2950X: 16-cores, 32-threads, clocked at 3.5GHz to 4.4GHz, $1,299
• Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX: 24-cores, 48-threads, clocked at 3.0GHz to 4.2GHz, $899
• Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX: 32-cores, 64-threads, clocked at 3.0GHz to 4.2GHz, $649

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[froggyboy604]

These CPUs look good for users who will use their PC or Server for running many Virtual Machine and CPU intensive software at once.

 

[Danielx64]

While those CPUs looks pretty bad ass, I won't be getting one as I just upgraded and imo they still cost too much.

 

[froggyboy604]

Most of these CPUs cost more money than many Desktop computers, and some Gaming PCs. I think most buyers may stick to buying more affordable CPUs which cost less than their entire desktop PC.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

I'm fine with my i7 to be honest.

 

[froggyboy604]

I probably be fine with an i5.

Hopefully these new Intel CPUs will be safer from security problems similar to Intel Spectre and Meltdown security vulnerabilities which made it easier for Hackers to hack Intel CPUs.