Ultimate Creator PC Platform for Freelancers and Enthusiasts The latest Intel Core i9 10980XE X Series processor is powered by 18 Cores and 36 Threads to address the simultaneous, compute-intensive demands of creators. The Intel Core X Series CPU\'s allow flexible system configuration for specific creator usages, giving you access to 44 PCIe lanes, quad channel memory, plus support for Thunderbolt technology and high-speed SSD drives. The new X Series processors are fully unlocked and offer the power, and convenience of a full studio in your PC to help accelerate your creative workflow from start to finish. Intel(R) Core(TM) X-Series Processor Family The Intel(R) Core(TM) X-series processor family is built to scale to your content creation needs, starting with 10 cores and going up to 18 for the most extreme performance demands. Experience extreme performance, immersive 4K visuals, high speed storage and DDR4 memory, and the latest technological advancements which are all designed to get you from planning to your masterpiece faster than ever. Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3. 0 optimizes lightly-threaded performance by identifying your processor s fastest two cores and directing your most critical workloads to them. It also comes ready to install Intel(R) Optane(TM) memory and Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSDs for amazing system responsiveness. For those that need an extreme level of performance, the Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10980XE Extreme Edition processor features 18 unlocked cores so you can create at the speed of your creative flow. Your Fastest Path from Creativity to Productivity Whether you are working on your latest feature film or the next episode of a You Tube series, the unlocked Intel(R) Core(TM) X-series processor family is designed to meet your most demanding creative workflows. With up to 18 AVX-512 enabled cores and enhanced Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3. 0 directing your most critical workloads to your processor\'s four fastest cores. Experience extreme