Intel Core i9-9990XE vs Intel Core i9-10900KF
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-9990XE and Intel Core i9-10900KF 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.
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 35% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30162 vs 22383
| 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 2560 KB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 30162 vs 22383 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10900KF
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 6 month(s) later
- Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.30 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
- 2x lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 255 Watt
- Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3116 vs 2970
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 30 Apr 2020 vs 19 Oct 2018 |
| Maximum frequency | 5.30 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) | 125 Watt vs 255 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3116 vs 2970 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-9990XE
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-10900KF
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| Name | Intel Core i9-9990XE | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2970 | 3116 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 30162 | 22383 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 8928 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i9-9990XE | Intel Core i9-10900KF | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake | Comet Lake |
| Launch date | 19 Oct 2018 | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Place in performance rating | 469 | 528 |
| Processor Number | i9-9980XE | i9-10900KF |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | 10th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $463 - $474 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 4.00 GHz | 3.70 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 4 × 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 640 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2560 KB |
| 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 | 5.30 GHz |
| Number of cores | 14 | 10 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Number of threads | 28 | 20 |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| 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 |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | FCLGA1200 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 255 Watt | 125 Watt |
| Configurable TDP-down | 95 Watt | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 3.30 GHz | |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D | |
Peripherals |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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® 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 |
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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) | ||
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