Intel Core i9-9990XE vs Intel Core i9-10900F

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-9990XE and Intel Core i9-10900F 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i9-9990XE

Intel Core i9-10900F

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9990XE

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
4 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 10
8 more threads: 28 vs 20
Around 40% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
5.6x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 50% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30162 vs 20050

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	14 vs 10
Number of threads	28 vs 20
L1 cache	64K (per core) vs 640 KB
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 2.5 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	30162 vs 20050

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10900F

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 6 month(s) later
Around 2% higher clock speed: 5.20 GHz vs 5.10 GHz
Around 19% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 84°C
Around 4% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
3.9x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 255 Watt
Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3034 vs 2970

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	30 Apr 2020 vs 19 Oct 2018
Maximum frequency	5.20 GHz vs 5.10 GHz
Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 84°C
L3 cache	20 MB vs 19.25 MB (shared)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 255 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3034 vs 2970

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-9990XE
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-10900F

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2970

3034

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

30162

20050

Name	Intel Core i9-9990XE	Intel Core i9-10900F
PassMark - Single thread mark	2970	3034
PassMark - CPU mark	30162	20050
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		8313

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-9990XE	Intel Core i9-10900F
Essentials
Architecture codename	Skylake	Comet Lake
Launch date	19 Oct 2018	30 Apr 2020
Place in performance rating	380	670
Processor Number	i9-9980XE	i9-10900F
Series	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors	10th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Launch price (MSRP)		$423
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	4.00 GHz	2.80 GHz
Bus Speed	4 × 8 GT/s	8 GT/s
L1 cache	64K (per core)	640 KB
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	2.5 MB
L3 cache	19.25 MB (shared)	20 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	84°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.10 GHz	5.20 GHz
Number of cores	14	10
Number of QPI Links	0
Number of threads	28	20
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	4	2
Maximum memory size	128 GB	128 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2933
Maximum memory bandwidth		45.8 GB/s
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	FCLGA2066	FCLGA1200
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	255 Watt	65 Watt
Package Size		37.5mm x 37.5mm
Thermal Solution		PCG 2015C
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	44	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
PCIe configurations		Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
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® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
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® Thermal Velocity Boost
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)