Performance Specification
CPU Speed
3.5 GHz
Turbo Speed
4.4 GHz
Physical Cores
10 cores
Threads
20 threads
CPU Codename
Skylake X
TDP (Power)
165W
Lithography
14nm
Mobo Socket
Socket 2066
Bit Width
64 Bit
Max Temp.
92°C
Memory Channels
4
Maximum memory
128GB
CPU Features
Notebook CPU
Unlocked Multiplier
L1 Cache
640KB
L2 Cache
10240KB
L3 Cache
19.25KB
Approved
Rating & Price
GD RATING
Unknown
Release price
$989
Core i9-9900X 10-Core 3.5GHz Game Requirement Analysis
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.]
Source[ Wikipedia ]