The Intel Core i9-9900X 10-Core 3.5GHz 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 3.5GHz which may go up to 4.4GHz with Turbo Boost enabled, and 19.25MB 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 i9-9900X 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 | 68% | 46% |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 72% | 60% |
| Halo: Reach | 80% | 78% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 60% | 54% |
| Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order | 76% | 41% |
| Borderlands 3 | 57% | 46% |
| Resident Evil 3 Remake | 68% | 50% |
| Detroit: Become Human | 65% | 54% |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator | 60% | 42% |
| FIFA 20 | 78% | 62% |
