What the heck is the i9 10980XE ?
What the heck is the i9 10980XE ?
It's actually the same design, just with a soldered IHS and faster boosted clocks. I'm not sure the 7XXX line was a major failure, and the 9XXX series didn't stand out much compared to it. It seems like the improvements from the 9th generation HEDT are similar to what the 7th gen brought over the 6th, with only minor clock speed gains and a slight increase in IPC thanks to "Cascade Lake." We'll see how that turns out.
Discussing the topic, focusing on performance at high speeds—specifically around 10980XE OC and 5GHz 9900k—let’s compare the two options. Also, I noticed the power consumption of the 10980XE is significantly lower than the 9900k; around 267 watts versus roughly 330 watts. That’s interesting, especially since an 18-core chip draws less power than an 8-core one.
We still have unclear details about the present Cascade lake configuration; so far it appears most servers are running Xeons rather than heavily overclocked units with 5.0GHz speeds. It seems unlikely there will be a significant gap compared to older models like the 9900K versus the 9980XE at similar frequencies. Ice Lake is anticipated to bring changes, though the timing remains uncertain. I wouldn't be overly enthusiastic about this tenth-generation launch, as Intel hasn't released anything substantial to challenge AMD's offerings yet. These figures are still unconfirmed. It could relate to server components versus possible desktop versions, but that comparison isn't ideal. I believe the 18-core design will demand a lot of power, and it looks like Intel isn't prioritizing low-power designs for their current desktops at the moment.
I noticed a chart and thought it had another meaning, but it seemed to relate to power consumption.
Many casual reviews mention "draw from the wall," which usually means they forgot to account for power supply, motherboard, or other components, focusing only on the CPU. On your 9900K/1070 setup, you're seeing about 350W from the wall when everything runs at full capacity.
I have a major question now, my friend. You're using a studio DAW and so far your CPU has held up well, running at full capacity without issues. In the future, you'd like to know which CPU would be best for pushing projects to their limits. If budget isn't a concern and you're into eSports, you're currently using Sonar Platinum with Cakewalk by Bandlab. You're curious about which new CPUs from 2019 and upcoming models like the 10980XE, 3900, 3950X, or even the TR3 are suitable for your needs. Are you considering a 12-core processor, a 16-core option, or should I recommend sticking with the 9900K? Or would the 10980XE be a better fit? Just want to find the right choice without overbuying or underbuying. Also, you mentioned no video editing or rendering—maybe handbrake is only needed occasionally. Thanks!
Typically, upgrading should be done only when necessary, aiming ahead for future demands often leads to higher costs than needed. If you're simply looking for a reason to switch to a new device that also performs well, Ryzen is a solid choice. With its latest advancements, it's hard to surpass. You can reach 16 cores, PCIe Gen 4, and high-speed memory overclocking if desired. Although the 10th generation might offer 18 cores, if performance gains are minimal, the 3950X will likely outperform it in most scenarios despite missing two cores.