Intel Core i9-9980XE boasts an unmatched 18 cores and 36 threads alongside a base clock of 3.0 GHz which can hit 4.5 GHz on Turbo Boost. It features 24.75MB of Smart Cache and supports quad-channel DDR4-2666, and greatly boosts performance in 8K video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific simulations. Its PCIe lane offering of 44, alongside unlocked overclocking support, ensures exceptional performance for enthusiast PCs and workstation builds.