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Core i9-10980XE: Valorant

Name: Intel Core i9-10980XE
Brand: Intel

$999.99

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In Valorant, the Core i9-10980XE outperforms 64% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $999.99. You should consider the faster Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

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Intel Core i9-10980XE Desktop Processor 18 Cores 36 Thread up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W

^$999⁹⁹

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Core i9-10980XE in Valorant

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Actual FPS may vary due to overclocking, background apps, RAM speeds (XMP/EXPO), and thermal throttling.

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Core i9-10980XE's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Oct 19th, 2019
MSRP	$1,076.00
Current Price	$999.99
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Cascade Lake-X
Socket	LGA2066
Power Consumption	165W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 186 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	18 / 36
Base Frequency	3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz
L3 Cache	24.75 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	No Integrated Graphics
RAM	2933 MHz (DDR4)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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Core i9-10980XE in Other Games

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