Intel Core i9 processors – Pricing and specifications

Intel has unveiled the specifications and prices of its new range of Core X processors, including the 18-core Extreme Edition.

The processors are aimed at the high-end desktop market and are compatible with the LGA 2066 socket found on Intel’s X299 chipset.

Intel’s Core X Series processors are based on the Kaby Lake-X and Skylake-X architecture, and are available in Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 models.

The chips do not feature any integrated graphics, as all die space is occupied by CPU cores.

Next-gen performance

Intel said content creators can expect up to 20% better performance in VR content creation and up to 30% faster 4K video editing over the previous generation of Intel processors.

Gamers will also see a performance improvement of up to 30% when multi-tasking.

The Intel Core i9-7980XE Extreme Edition is the most powerful processor in the lineup, boasting 18 physical cores with 36 threads and a clock speed of up to 4.4GHz using Intel’s Turbo Boost 3.0 technology.

The powerful CPU does not come cheap, however, and will retail for $1,999 (R26,000) in the US.

Intel Core X processors with 14, 16, and 18 CPU cores will be available from 25 September, while lower-end products will start shipping from 28 August.

The specifications and US pricing for Intel’s new Core X Series processors are below.

Processor	Base Clock	Boost Clock	Turbo Boost 3.0	Cores	Threads	TDP	Price
Core i9-7980XE	2.6GHz	4.2GHz	4.4GHz	18	36	165W	$1,999
Core i9-7960X	2.8GHz	4.2GHz	4.4GHz	16	32	165W	$1,699
Core i9-7940X	3.1GHz	4.3GHz	4.4GHz	14	28	165W	$1,399
Core i9-7920X	2.9GHz	4.3GHz	4.4GHz	12	24	140W	$1,199
Core i9-7900X	3.3GHz	4.3GHz	4.5GHz	10	20	140W	$999
Core i7-7820X	3.6GHz	4.3GHz	4.5GHz	8	16	140W	$599
Core i7-7800X	3.5GHz	4.0GHz	N/A	6	12	140W	$389
Core i7-7740X	4.3GHz	4.5GHz	N/A	4	8	112W	$339
Core i5-7640X	4.0GHz	4.2GHz	N/A	4	4	112W	$242