[PConline News] This year, AMD and Intel have kicked off a high-stakes battle in the processor market. While AMD launched its 16-core Ryzen Threadripper, Intel unveiled its 18-core Core i9 lineup. In May, at the Taipei Computer Show, Intel officially introduced the Core i9 brand and the Core X Series processors. However, the highest-core processor Intel had previously released was the 10-core Core i7-7920X. The more powerful 14-core, 16-core, and 18-core flagship models, such as the Core i9-7980X, were initially expected to arrive later this fall. Now, Intel has officially confirmed the release dates for these high-end chips. The Core X Series processors, launched in late May, include both Core i7 and Core i9 brands. These CPUs are built on the Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X architectures, with the Core i9 series specifically based on Skylake-X. The entry-level model is the 10-core, 20-thread Core i9-7900X, followed by the 12-core, 24-thread Core i9-7920X. Both of these have already been shipped and are available on the market, with domestic prices set at 7,499 yuan and 8,999 yuan respectively. However, the higher-core variants—14, 16, and 18 cores—were delayed until now. Originally scheduled for this fall, Intel has now confirmed that the 14-core Core i7-7940X, 16-core Core i9-7960X, and 18-core Core i9-7980X will begin shipping immediately. Distributors and retailers across the country are already stocked up with these models. The Core i9-7940X features 14 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock speed of 3.1 GHz and a boost frequency of up to 4.4 GHz. It includes a 19.25 MB L3 cache, 44 PCIe lanes, and a TDP of 165W. Its recommended retail price is $1,399. The Core i9-7960X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a boost frequency of 4.4 GHz. It comes with a 22 MB L3 cache, 44 PCIe lanes, and the same 165W TDP. The suggested price is $1,699. The top-tier model, the Core i9-7980X, boasts 18 cores and 36 threads, with a base frequency of 2.6 GHz and a boost of 4.4 GHz. It features a 24.75 MB L3 cache, 44 PCIe lanes, and a TDP of 165W. Its recommended price is $1,999. Although the domestic pricing hasn't been officially announced yet, it's expected to be revealed soon. Enthusiasts and PC builders who are interested in these high-performance processors should keep an eye out for more updates from us in the coming days. Ups Inverter,Ups Charger Inverter,Ups Inverter With Charger,Ups Charger Solar Power Inverter GuangZhou HanFong New Energy Technology Co. , Ltd. , https://www.gzinverter.com
