Intel Core i9-10900X vs Intel Core i9-9820X

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Intel Core i9-10900X or Intel Core i9-10900X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-10900X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i9-9820X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9820X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Core i 10000X Group Intel Core i 9000X
10 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-10900X Name Intel Core i9-9820X
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-9820X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9820X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
20 Threads 20
10x Cores 10x
10 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-9820X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
256.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
94 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-9820X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 17.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q4/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
590 $ Release price 889 $
Cascade Lake Architecture Skylake X Refresh
19.2 MB L3-Cache 17.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
22510
22510
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
19671
19671

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
10651
10651
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
10465
10465

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
9361
9361
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
8727
8727

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
5948
5948
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
5380
5380

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
2358
2358
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1987
1987

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1445
1445
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1394
1394

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1171
1171
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1121
1121

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
198
198
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
184
184

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
155.6
155.6
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
135.4
135.4