Intel Core i9-9900X X-series
About processor
The Intel Core i9-9900X X-series processor is a powerhouse for desktop computing, offering impressive specs and performance for demanding tasks. With a code name of SkyLake and built on 14nm technology, this processor brings top-tier performance to the table.
With 10 total cores and 20 total threads, the i9-9900X is capable of handling even the most resource-intensive workloads with ease. Its 165W TDP ensures that it can deliver sustained high performance without overheating or throttling.
The Geekbench 6 scores further highlight the capabilities of this processor, with a single-core score of 1361 and a multi-core score of 7874. These numbers demonstrate its ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks efficiently, making it a great choice for a wide range of applications, from gaming to content creation and professional workloads.
Overall, the Intel Core i9-9900X X-series processor is a top-of-the-line option for users who require uncompromising performance from their desktop CPUs. Its combination of high core and thread counts, along with impressive benchmark scores, make it a top contender in the high-end desktop CPU market.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
October 2018
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i9-9900X
Code Name
SkyLake
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
10
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
20
Basic Frequency
3.50 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
4.40 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA2066
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
165 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
92°C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2666
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
4
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
85 GB/s
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1361
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
7874
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
1113
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
10176
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core