The Intel Core i7-9820X 10-Core 3.3GHz is a high-end CPU based on the 14nm Skylake-X micro architecture. It is competing against AMD's 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors.
It offers 10 physical cores (20 logical), initially clocked at 3.3GHz which may go up to 4.1GHz with Turbo Boost enabled, and 16.5MB of L3 Cache.
Among its many features are Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology, Hyper-Threading, Virtualization is activated. As an 'Extreme' variant, this processor has its multiplier unlocked and overclocking is possible.
With a 165W TDP, the Core i9-9820X 10-Core is very power hungry and will require a high-end PSU.
This CPU is likely to offer exceptional computational performance and will not be the bottlenecked in any modern gaming PC. It will be able to play all AAA titles.
[Please be aware that GD data is constantly refined as more information and reports are made available.]| Release period |
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| 30-Nov-2018 |
| Popular Game System Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Min. | Rec. |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 66% | 42% |
| Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order | 74% | 36% |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 69% | 57% |
| Death Stranding | 57% | 37% |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator | 57% | 37% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 57% | 51% |
| Halo: Reach | 79% | 76% |
| Need For Speed Heat | 62% | 51% |
| Planet Zoo | 62% | 42% |
| Borderlands 3 | 54% | 42% |
