Intel Core i9-9980XE, 18 Cores & 36 Threads Turbo Unlocked Extreme Edition Processor

Better, faster, stronger. This 18-core processor really delivers exceptional processing speed and overclocking power to Deep Learning prototyping. Although most of the training is done with GPU, having a multi-core processor is helpful to process large batches of data. Optimization algorithms can take advantage of every single core to expedite exact and heuristic methods without the need of expensive servers. Using the optimized version of OpenCV for CPU delivers inference under 20 milliseconds and speeds of at least 30 frames per second.

I had high hopes for this processor but kinda let down. It does ok for gaming but I really should have done the 9900k and got to clock above 4.2 Hertz. (Pointed out this should be 4.2 GHz and not Hertz)So after messing with this chip a little more I found my issue was a problem with my closed loop water cooler that was causing thermal throttling. I have since replaced it with a custom water cooling system and this processor rocks. Bit more expensive but truly worth it.

received a chip, in aplastic wrap, with digital prints on the surface, no indication that is in fact an intel processor.Dimensions don't even match official description.TOTAL FAKE.DON'T BUY IT>

No problem with the CPU that I know of, yet. It's for a future build. Didn't know how to talk to seller. Outer boxing for this CPU was opened - inner packaging okay. As long as you honor the warranty I'm good but if you whine out of the warranty after I assemble this because it doesn't work, I'll be P_SSED. Just sayin...Update: CPU has been running with no problem for last few months. It's pretty quick to me.