Core i7-980 is a powerful chip:family_text from Intel, released :year_text. Thanks to the use of the 32 nm process node, the manufacturer achieved an excellent balance of performance. The chip is installed in the compatible motherboards socket. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, making it an excellent choice for modern tasks. In standard mode, the chip operates at 3.3 GHz. Under heavy loads, the frequency can automatically increase up to 3.6 GHz. Thanks to 12 MB of L3 cache, latency when accessing RAM is reduced. The TDP level for this model is set within 130 W. In entry-level or mid-range gaming builds, this processor will perform confidently, providing acceptable frame rates when using an appropriate graphics accelerator.