Intel Core i9-10900X vs Intel Core i9-9900KF
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-10900X and Intel Core i9-9900KF processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10900X
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 8
- 4 more threads: 20 vs 16
- 2x more maximum memory size: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Around 19% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 10361 vs 8735
- Around 23% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 22473 vs 18265
- Around 5% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 7400 vs 7041
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 10 vs 8 |
Number of threads | 20 vs 16 |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB vs 128 GB |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10361 vs 8735 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 22473 vs 18265 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 7400 vs 7041 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9900KF
- Around 11% higher clock speed: 5.00 GHz vs 4.50 GHz
- Around 6% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 94°C
- Around 74% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 165 Watt
- Around 15% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1343 vs 1170
- Around 9% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2924 vs 2678
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 5.00 GHz vs 4.50 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 94°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1343 vs 1170 |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2924 vs 2678 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-10900X
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9900KF
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Name | Intel Core i9-10900X | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1170 | 1343 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10361 | 8735 |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2678 | 2924 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 22473 | 18265 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 7400 | 7041 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-10900X | Intel Core i9-9900KF | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Cascade Lake | Coffee Lake |
Launch date | Q4'19 | Q1'19 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $590, $599 | |
Place in performance rating | 897 | 899 |
Processor Number | i9-10900X | i9-9900KF |
Series | Intel Core X-series Processors | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.70 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
L1 cache | 640 KB | |
L2 cache | 10 MB | |
L3 cache | 19.25 MB | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 94°C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz | 5.00 GHz |
Number of cores | 10 | 8 |
Number of threads | 20 | 16 |
64 bit support | ||
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | FCLGA1151 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 95 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | PCG 2015D (130W) |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 48 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
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® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Idle States | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |