The Intel Core i9-10980XE fits the bill as a processor aimed at enthusiasts, with a blitzing multi-core performance for creative work and gaming. It hits the market sweet spot between affordable consumer processors and the more powerful Threadripper options, but consequently has a niche audience. If you're willing to spend just under a grand for a CPU, then there's no doubting you're getting super-powerful chip.
Excellent performance; Lots of new features; Low power consumption; Superb overclocking potential;
Not as many cores/threads as Threadripper rivals; A little pricey;