Intel Core i9-9960X

Intel Core i9-9960X, released in Q4 2018, is a high-end desktop processor designed for enthusiasts and professionals who demand uncompromising performance. With 16 cores and 32 threads, it offers exceptional multi-threaded performance for tasks such as content creation, 3D rendering, and gaming. Operating at a base clock speed of 3.1GHz and a turbo boost up to 4.4GHz, it delivers smooth and responsive computing experiences. Featuring a 22MB shared L3 cache and support for DDR4-2666 memory up to 128GB, the Core i9-9960X ensures fast data access and efficient multitasking. Whether you're editing videos or running simulations, this processor provides the power and performance you need to tackle any task.

Intel Core i9-9960X

Intel Core i9-9960X

Intel Core i9-9960X

Intel Core i9-9960X, released in Q4 2018, is a high-end desktop processor designed for enthusiasts and professionals who demand uncompromising performance. With 16 cores and 32 threads, it offers exceptional multi-threaded performance for tasks such as content creation, 3D rendering, and gaming. Operating at a base clock speed of 3.1GHz and a turbo boost up to 4.4GHz, it delivers smooth and responsive computing experiences. Featuring a 22MB shared L3 cache and support for DDR4-2666 memory up to 128GB, the Core i9-9960X ensures fast data access and efficient multitasking. Whether you're editing videos or running simulations, this processor provides the power and performance you need to tackle any task.

General Parameters

Release DateQ4 2018
ManufacturerIntel
TypeDesktop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureSkylake
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version3
Integrated GraphicsNo

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i9-9960X in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core2608
Multi Core30525

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core1075
Multi Core17953

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core457
Multi Core6671

Geekbench 6

The new version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1432
Multi Core10707

Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1173
Multi Core15176

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP32-
Fabrication Process14nm
SocketLGA-2066
Energy Consumption165 W
Max Temp85°C

CPU Performance

Main Cores16
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.4.4GHz
Total Cores16
Total Threads32
Bus FrequencyN/A
MultiplierN/A
L1 Cache32K per core
L2 Cache1MB per core
L3 Cache22MB shared
Unlocked MultiplierYes

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesDDR4-2666
Max Memory128GB
Max. Memory Channels4
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory SupportN/A

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsNo
GPU Base FrequencyN/A
Dynamic Max GPU FrequencyN/A
ShadersN/A
Texture UnitsN/A
ROP UnitsN/A
Execution UnitsN/A
Energy ConsumptionN/A

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version3
PCIE LinesN/A

Ranking

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

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Intel Core i9 7980XE

18C 36T @ 0 Mhz

18066
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8C 16T @ 0 Mhz

18045
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

8C 16T @ null Mhz

18040
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Intel Core i9 10900K

10C 20T @ 0 Mhz

18034
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Intel Core i9 9960X

16C 32T @ 0 Mhz

17953
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H

8C 16T @ 0 Mhz

17887
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Intel Core i5 12600KF

10C 16T @ 0 Mhz

17682
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Intel Core i5 12600K

10C 16T @ 0 Mhz

17660
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

8C 16T @ null Mhz

17626