Intel Core i9 9980XE 18 Core CPU Review

Gaming

Much like 3D Mark, games are all about GPU horsepower and no insane thread count CPUs can overcome any limitations from your graphics card. Still, if you happen to be able to afford the Core i9-9980XE then you’ll be pleased to note there are no problems here and no need, unlike the Threadrippers, to artificially limit the core count.