Core i9-10980XE | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:28:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Core i9-10980XE | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Microcode update coming soon for Asus X299 motherboards https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/james-dawson/microcode-update-coming-soon-for-asus-x299-motherboards-bios/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/james-dawson/microcode-update-coming-soon-for-asus-x299-motherboards-bios/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:00:37 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=439443 Just a few days ago, intel announced it will be providing a microcode update in the BIOS of X299 motherboard to help improve overclocking capabilities of its new Core-X series processors and would be rolling out the new microcode very soon. MSI was the first manufacturer to detail which motherboards from its X299 line-up would …

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Just a few days ago, intel announced it will be providing a microcode update in the BIOS of X299 motherboard to help improve overclocking capabilities of its new Core-X series processors and would be rolling out the new microcode very soon.

MSI was the first manufacturer to detail which motherboards from its X299 line-up would be getting the new BIOS update featuring the microcode update. Now Asus has outlined its X299 motherboards that will be upgraded to help improve overclocking the new Intel Core-X 10th generation high-end desktop processors.

Although MSI did not announce a specific date for release of the new BIOS featuring the microcode update, they did say it would be coming soon. However, Asus has been more specific with a comprehensive list outlining which motherboards will be updated and the date the updates will be available. Asus will be rolling out the updates in two waves starting from 13th December.

ASUS X299 Motherboard microcode update List:

Model BIOS Release Date
1st wave ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE Dec 13, 2019
ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING II Dec 13, 2019
PRIME X299 EDITION 30 Dec 13, 2019
PRIME X299-A II Dec 13, 2019
2nd wave ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA On or before Dec 31, 2019
ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME On or before Dec 31, 2019
ROG RAMPAGE VI APEX On or before Dec 31, 2019
ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING On or before Dec 31, 2019
ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING On or before Dec 31, 2019
PRIME X299-DELUXE II On or before Dec 31, 2019
PRIME X299-DELUXE On or before Dec 31, 2019
PRIME X299-A On or before Dec 31, 2019
TUF X299 MARK 1 On or before Dec 31, 2019
TUF X299 MARK 2 On or before Dec 31, 2019

Asus states the microcode will include voltage-based overclocking functionality integration into the Intel X299 chipset, to provide improved overclocking results for Intel’s new Core i9-10980XE, 10940X, 10920X and 10900X HEDT processors. More information on the Intel microcode update can be found on the Intel support page.

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KitGuru says: A new microcode update to integrate voltage-based overclocking in X299 platforms should help enthusiast overclockers finely tune overclocks to extract a little bit of extra performance from the new Intel Core-X HEDT processors.

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Intel prepare microcode update for 10th gen Core X-series overclocking improvement https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/james-dawson/intel-prepare-microcode-update-for-10th-gen-core-x-series-overclocking-improvement/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/james-dawson/intel-prepare-microcode-update-for-10th-gen-core-x-series-overclocking-improvement/#respond Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:45:29 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=438827 This week saw High-end desktop CPU launches from both AMD and Intel, with the new AMD Threadripper 3000 CPUs stealing the show. Intel is looking for a way to claw back some performance against AMD Threadripper and is working on a new microcode for the X299 platform. Details of the X299 microcode update comes via …

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This week saw High-end desktop CPU launches from both AMD and Intel, with the new AMD Threadripper 3000 CPUs stealing the show. Intel is looking for a way to claw back some performance against AMD Threadripper and is working on a new microcode for the X299 platform.

Details of the X299 microcode update comes via a press release from MSI stating that the company is launching new BIOS updates for its range of X299 motherboards very soon. The new BIOS will include updated Intel microcode meaning that Overclocking of Intel Core X-series processors will be improved.

However, MSI didn’t provide any indication of exactly how much more performance would be gained from the improved overlocking, but the company did specifically mention that overclocking would be enhanced on new 10th generation Intel Core X-series CPUs including the Intel Core i9-10980XE, 10940X, 10920X, 10900X.

MSI has already updated BIOS versions for all its current line of X299 motherboards to support the new 10th generation Intel Core X-series processors, this new microcode update will maximise overall performance according to MSI. Intel also lists the microcode update on its support page and specifically states that if users intend to overclock new Core X-series processors, they should contact their motherboard manufacturer to obtain the latest microcode update.

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KitGuru says: According to Intel, motherboard manufacturers including ASRock, Asus, Gigabyte, EVGA and MSI should all be readying new BIOS updates for the X299 platform. If you have an Intel Core-X i9 10000 series CPU, make sure you get the latest BIOS update which includes the microcode update before attempting overlocking.

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First Intel Core i9-10980XE review gives an early look at performance https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/first-intel-core-i9-10980xe-review-gives-an-early-look-at-performance/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/first-intel-core-i9-10980xe-review-gives-an-early-look-at-performance/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:44:31 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=432089 Intel officially announced its new line of Cascade Lake-X HEDT CPUs a few weeks ago, with SKUs all the way up to 18 cores and more competitive pricing to combat the growing popularity of Ryzen. The full launch is coming in November with reviews set to drop around the same time as retail availability. While …

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Intel officially announced its new line of Cascade Lake-X HEDT CPUs a few weeks ago, with SKUs all the way up to 18 cores and more competitive pricing to combat the growing popularity of Ryzen. The full launch is coming in November with reviews set to drop around the same time as retail availability. While most outlets are still waiting on samples for testing, one site was able to get their hands on the Core i9-10980XE and has delivered some early performance comparisons. 

Romanian tech site Lab501 apparently managed to get an early sample for the upcoming Extreme Edition chip and got it running on a Gigabyte Aorus Master X299 motherboard with an updated BIOS. The CPU-Z screenshot lists this chip with (ES) in the specification, indicating that it is an engineering sample, rather than the final retail version. 

Since the Ryzen 9 3950X and 3rd Gen Threadripper CPUs have not launched yet, the Core i9-10980XE is compared to the Ryzen 9 3900X, Ryzen 7 3700X, Ryzen 7 2700X, Core i9-9900K, Core i7-9700K and Core i7-8700K. 

We'll run down a few examples of benchmark results, starting off with DaVinci Resolve 15. In this test, Lab501 reports the Core i9-10980XE crunching through a 4K/UHD video file in 96 seconds, which is closely followed by the Ryzen 9 3900X at 109 seconds. The next closest score came from the Ryzen 7 3700X, which got through the test in 157 seconds.

In a single-thread run of Cinebench R20, the Core i9-10980XE does fall behind the Ryzen 9 3900X, scoring 458 points versus 522. However, while running it in multi-thread mode, the 10980XE gains a big advantage, scoring 8563 points compared to the Ryzen 9 3900X's 7076 points. In a PCMark 10 run, the Core i9-10980XE is shown as scoring 7214 points, while the Ryzen 9 3900X edges it out with 7571 points.

In gaming tests, results show the Core i9-10980XE coming within a few frames per second of the Core i9-9900K and trading blows with the Ryzen 9 3900X depending on resolution and the specific game. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the Ryzen 9 3900X beats the Core i9-10980XE by one frame per second at 4K with an RTX 2080Ti. However, the two CPUs get matching scores at 1440p and 1080p with 4x AA enabled. In Metro Exodus, the results are similar, with the Ryzen 9 3900X getting a 1fps advantage at 4K, although AMD's CPU is able to maintain a small lead at 1440p and 1080p as well.

There are a bunch of other benchmarks in their review if you want to take a look at the full post. Just keep in mind that we can't verify any of these results ourselves at this point in time, as we still need to do our own testing. With that in mind, take the results with a pinch of salt until additional sources start posting their results for final retail samples. We should know the full extent of performance within the next few weeks as we get closer to the full launch.

KitGuru Says: It will be a little while before we start to see final retail sample performance results and of course, 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper and Ryzen 9 3950X comparisons are also going to be very interesting. November is shaping up to be a rather big month in the CPU world. Are any of you waiting on new HEDT CPUs before upgrading? 

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