Intel Core i9-10920X vs Intel Core i9-9820X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-10920X and Intel Core i9-9820X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10920X
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 10
- 4 more threads: 24 vs 20
- Around 12% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 4.10 GHz
- Around 2% higher maximum core temperature: 94°C vs 92°C
- Around 20% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 20% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 17% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Around 11% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2727 vs 2453
- Around 31% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 26278 vs 20045
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 7 Oct 2019 vs October 2018 |
Number of cores | 12 vs 10 |
Number of threads | 24 vs 20 |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz vs 4.10 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 94°C vs 92°C |
L1 cache | 768 KB vs 64K (per core) |
L2 cache | 12 MB vs 1 MB (per core) |
L3 cache | 19.25 MB vs 16.5 MB (shared) |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB vs 128 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2727 vs 2453 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 26278 vs 20045 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9820X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 22% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 10201 vs 8353
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Benchmarks | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10201 vs 8353 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-10920X
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9820X
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i9-10920X | Intel Core i9-9820X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2727 | 2453 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 26278 | 20045 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1178 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 12548 | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 8353 | 10201 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-10920X | Intel Core i9-9820X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Cascade Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | 7 Oct 2019 | October 2018 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $689 | |
Place in performance rating | 776 | 772 |
Processor Number | i9-10920X | i9-9820X |
Series | Intel Core X-series Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.50 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
L1 cache | 768 KB | 64K (per core) |
L2 cache | 12 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
L3 cache | 19.25 MB | 16.5 MB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 94°C | 92°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz | 4.10 GHz |
Number of cores | 12 | 10 |
Number of threads | 24 | 20 |
64 bit support | ||
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
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Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 4 |
Maximum memory size | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 165 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | PCG 2017X |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 48 | 44 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only | 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® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
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 | 2 |
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |