Intel Core i9-10900X | Intel Core i9-9960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10900X or Intel Core i9-9960X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-10900X has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10900X was released in Q4/2019. The Intel Core i9-9960X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9960X was released in Q4/2018. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Intel Core i 10000X (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000X (8) |
10 | Generation | 9 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Skylake X Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-9900X | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-7960X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 3.70 GHz (4.70 GHz) while the Intel Core i9-9960X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9960X is at 3.10 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9960X |
10 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.10 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10900X can use up to 256 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 93.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-9960X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 85.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9960X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 22.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 44 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 43.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 165 W, while the Intel Core i9-9960X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9960X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max. | 92 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10900X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 19.25 MB cache. The Intel Core i9-9960X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 22.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9960X |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | LGA 2066 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
590 $ | Release price | 1684 $ |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Intel Core i9-9960X |
Unknown | Unknown |