Specifications
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Cores18
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TDP165W
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MicroarchitectureCascade Lake
Buy Signal
Verdict
MARGINAL WAIT
savings of 4.5% projected, weigh against opportunity cost.
Projected to drop $50 (4%) by May 2027
$1101
today
$1051
forecast trough
May 2027
cheapest month
8/100
deal score ⓘ
Forecast cheapest is $116.00 above the historical low of $935.10.
Price History & Forecast
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Real Observed Prices
| Year | Median listing |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $1200.00 |
| 2025 | $1004.04 |
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Value Rank in CPU
This component ranks #396 of 487 by $/core — category median is $30.37, this one is $55.78.
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