Intel Core i9-7900X processor review
Core i9-7900X processor released by Intel; release date: 30 May 2017. At the time of release, the processor cost $1,050. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Skylake microarchitecture.
CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 10, threads - 20. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.30 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 95°C. Manufacturing process technology - 14 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 256 KB (per core), L3 - 13.8 MB.
Supported memory types: DDR4-2666. Maximum memory size: 128 GB.
Supported socket types: FCLGA2066. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 140 Watt.
Benchmarks
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| Name | Value |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2554 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 21037 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1129 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10300 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6987 |
Specifications (specs)
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake |
| Launch date | 30 May 2017 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,050 |
| Place in performance rating | 949 |
| Price now | $1,383.99 |
| Processor Number | i9-7900X |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 4.68 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | |
| Base frequency | 3.30 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 13.8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 95°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.30 GHz |
| Number of cores | 10 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 |
| Number of threads | 20 |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 44 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 |
| Scalability | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | |
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | |
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | |
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
| Intel 64 | |
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | |
| Intel® AES New Instructions | |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | |
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | |
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | |
| Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 |
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | |
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