Luumi sets Geekbench3 18-core record with overclocked Intel Core i9-10980XE

Finnish overclocker Luumi has claimed the top spot in the Geekbench3 discipline for any 18-core processor, thanks to an Intel Core i9-10980XE chip overclocked to a blistering 5901MHz. The CPU's integrated heat spreader (IHS) was polished to a near-mirror shine—a common practice, as Intel's IHS can be quite uneven, and lapping ensures optimal contact with the cooler (though it does void the CPU warranty). A liquid nitrogen pot handled the extreme cooling.

Beyond the 18-core record, the Finnish overclocker also secured first place in the Core i9-10980XE model category for Geekbench3:

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Alongside the CPU, Luumi's test bench featured an EVGA X299 DARK (151-SX-E299) motherboard, a 32GB kit of G.SKILL Trident Z quad-channel RAM, and an undisclosed 2000-watt EVGA power supply.

Source: HWBot result page.