Intel Core i9-10980XE

Intel Core i9-10980XE was a high-end CPU, which was released on November 25th, 2019 as a high-end model in the Intel i9 line. This processor was trying to compete with AMD's  Ryzen 9 3950X and Threadripper 3000 series CPUs. Despite it being faster and having more cores than the 3950X, here's why it failed.
== Why it had Failed ==
# Intel has rushed some of their processors just to compete with AMD, but this move had failed miserably.
# It's essentially just a refreshed version of i9-9980XE.
# Dated nanometer process.
# Overpriced at $1000 while the 3950x is at $750, causing Intel to cut the price in half in October 2019.
== Reception ==
Despite that the i9-10980XE has more cores and is faster than 3950X as said in before, this processor received criticism from techtubers and critics. Gamers Nexus listed the i9-10980XE as the "Best" Worst CPU on their Best CPUs of 2019 list, while LinusTechTips has criticized the i9-10980XE due to its disappointing qualities.
Considerably one of the worst CPUs in 2019, due to being a failed competitor and an overpriced processor, hence AMD is still rocking over Intel due to improvements with the Ryzen.
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