Intel Launches Core i9 Extreme Edition With 18 Cores For USD 1999!

At the on-going Computex 2017, Intel has announced its new family of processors, the Core X-series which includes the Core i9 Extreme Edition with 18 cores!

Intel Core i9 X-series

Also known as the Intel Core i9-7980XE, this could be the most powerful chip for PC enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators today. It's the first Intel consumer chip that packs over a teraflop's worth of computing power that should satisfy the demand of even the heaviest users around. Playing games in 4K while broadcasting them on HD must be easy on this chip.

Details on the new Intel Core X-Series processor family

On top of the Intel Core i9-7980XE, Intel has also announced several versions of the Intel Core i9 with 10, 12, 14, and 16 cores. Regular consumers may also check the new Intel Core i5 and i7s.

Here are the models and prices

Intel Core i5-7640X 4 cores - USD 242

Intel Core i7-7740X 4 cores - USD 339Intel Core i7-7800X 6 cores - USD 389

Intel Core i7 7820X 8 cores - USD 599

Intel Core i9-7900X 10 cores - USD 999

Intel Core i9-7920X 12 cores - USD 1,199

Intel Core i9-7940X 14 cores - USD 1,399

Intel Core i9-7960X 16 cores - USD 1,699

Intel Core i9-7980XE 18 cores - USD 1,999

All of these new Intel chips will be available soon. There's no local SRPs yet.

Source: Gamespot