If you or someone you know has been eyeing a Core i9 processor for the high-end LGA 2066 platform but hasn't pulled the trigger yet, you might want to hold off.
We recently reported that Cascade Lake-X chips would offer significantly more performance per dollar than Skylake-X. However, it seems Intel's generosity is just getting started.
Now, according to information obtained by Computerbase.de, the current Skylake-X lineup is also due for a price drop.
CPU | Cores/Threads | Base Clock/Boost Clock | TDP | Original Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Core i9-10980XE | 18/36 | 3,0/4,6 GHz | 165 W | $979 | $979 |
Core i9-9980XE | 18/36 | 3,0/4,4 GHz | 165 W | $1979 | ~950 Euro |
Core i9-9960X | 16/32 | 3,1/4,4 GHz | 165 W | $1684 | ~830 Euro |
Core i9-10940X | 14/28 | 3,3/4,6 GHz | 165 W | $784 | $784 |
Core i9-9940X | 14/28 | 3,3/4,4 GHz | 165 W | $1387 | ~740 Euro |
Core i9-10920X | 12/24 | 3,5/4,6 GHz | 165 W | $689 | $689 |
Core i9-9920X | 12/24 | 3,5/4,4 GHz | 165 W | $1189 | ~650 Euro |
Core i9-10900X | 10/20 | 3,7/4,5 GHz | 165 W | $590 | $590 |
Core i9-9900X | 10/20 | 3,5/4,4 GHz | 165 W | $989 | ~550 Euro |
Core i9-9820X | 10/20 | 3,3/4,1 GHz | 165 W | $889 | ~520 Euro |
Core i7-9800X | 8/16 | 3,8/4,4 GHz | 165 W | $589 | ~360 Euro |
In some cases, prices could be slashed by nearly half. For instance, rumors suggest the Core i9-9980XE's price will plummet from $1979 to $1057.
Overall, the updated Skylake-X pricing aligns with the recently announced prices for the Core i9-10000 (Cascade Lake-X) lineup.
Clearly, Intel aims to clear out existing CPU stock before rolling out the LGA2066 platform refresh.
Source: WccfTech
