Intel Core i9-9990XE: Up To 5.0 GHz, Auction Only (anandtech.com)

Ian Cutress, reporting for AnandTech: AnandTech has seen documents and supporting information from multiple sources that show that Intel is planning to release a new high-end desktop processor, the Core i9-9990XE. These documents show that the processors will not be sold at retail; rather they will only be sold to system integrators, and then only through a closed online auction. This new processor will be the highest numbered processor in Intel's high-end desktop line. The current top processor is the i9-9980XE, an 18 core part with a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz. The i9-9990XE, on the other hand, is not simply the 9980XE with an increase in frequency. The Core i9-9990XE will be a 14 core processor, but with a base frequency of 4.0 GHz and a turbo frequency of 5.0 GHz. This makes it a super-binned 9940X.

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At 255W, systems integrators are required

[guruevi]

I understand they don't want to give this one to the masses. 255W from an area the size of an oversized postal stamp will require some very good cooling and having it destroyed due to just poor installation of your water cooler, they'll probably won't be allowed returns at all.

I know Intel wants to give AMD the finger but this is 1/4 kW in the processor alone. Give it a good GPU and you're looking at a 2kW space heater. This moves makes it obvious they are desperate to increase both profitability and get to a smaller scale.