Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box BX8070110900K

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Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Trusted Execution Technology for safer computing is a versatile set of hardware extensions to Intel processors and chipsets that enhance the digital office platform with security capabilities such as measured launch and protected execution. It enables an environment where applications can run within their own space, protected from all other software on the system.

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple virtual platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Intel 64
Intel 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software. Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Intel Clear Video HD Technology
Intel Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Cache
CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

Intel AES New Instructions
Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Intel InTru 3D Technology
Intel InTru 3D Technology provides stereoscopic 3-D Blu-ray* playback in full 1080p resolution over HDMI* 1.4 and premium audio.

Idle States
Idle States (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operational state, meaning that the CPU is doing useful work. C1 is the first idle state, C2 the second, and so on, where more power saving actions are taken for numerically higher C-states.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you dont.

Max Turbo Frequency
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

Execute Disable Bit
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Instruction Set
An instruction set refers to the basic set of commands and instructions that a microprocessor understands and can carry out. The value shown represents which Intels instruction set this processor is compatible with.

Intel Quick Sync Video
Intel Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Intel vPro Platform Eligibility
The Intel vPro platform is a set of hardware and technologies used to build business computing endpoints with premium performance, built-in security, modern manageability and platform stability.

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Intel Optane Memory Supported
Intel Optane memory is a revolutionary new class of non-volatile memory that sits in between system memory and storage to accelerate system performance and responsiveness. When combined with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver, it seamlessly manages multiple tiers of storage while presenting one virtual drive to the OS, ensuring that data frequently used resides on the fastest tier of storage. Intel Optane memory requires specific hardware and software configuration.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel Clear Video Technology is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture.

Secure Key
Intel Secure Key consists of a digital random number generator that creates truly random numbers to strengthen encryption algorithms.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency is the maximum single core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) provide applications the ability to create hardware enforced trusted execution protection for their applications sensitive routines and data. Intel SGX provides developers a way to partition their code and data into CPU hardened trusted execution environments (TEEs).

Instruction Set Extensions
Instruction Set Extensions are additional instructions which can increase performance when the same operations are performed on multiple data objects. These can include SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions) and AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions).

Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency
Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel TVB) is a feature that opportunistically and automatically increases clock frequency above single-core and multi-core Intel Turbo Boost Technology frequencies based on how much the processor is operating below its maximum temperature and whether turbo power budget is available. The frequency gain and duration is dependent on the workload, capabilities of the processor and the processor cooling solution.

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom. Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency is the clock frequency of the CPU when running in this mode.

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom.

Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Thermal Monitoring Technologies protect the processor package and the system from thermal failure through several thermal management features. An on-die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) detects the core's temperature, and the thermal management features reduce package power consumption and thereby temperature when required in order to remain within normal operating limits.

Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Temperature
Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel TVB) Temperature is the operating temperature limit to enable the Intel TVB frequency; higher temperatures may opportunistically enable the Intel TVB frequency.

Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel TVB) is a feature that opportunistically and automatically increases clock frequency above single-core and multi-core Intel Turbo Boost Technology frequencies based on how much the processor is operating below its maximum temperature and whether turbo power budget is available. The frequency gain and duration is dependent on the workload, capabilities of the processor and the processor cooling solution.

Intel Identity Protection Technology
Intel Identity Protection Technology is a built-in security token technology that helps provide a simple, tamper-resistant method for protecting access to your online customer and business data from threats and fraud. Intel IPT provides a hardware-based proof of a unique users PC to websites, financial institutions, and network services; providing verification that it is not malware attempting to login. Intel IPT can be a key component in two-factor authentication solutions to protect your information at websites and business log-ins.

Intel Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP)
The Intel Stable IT Platform Program (Intel SIPP) aims for zero changes to key platform components and drivers for at least 15 months or until the next generational release, reducing complexity for IT to effectively manage their computing endpoints.

Intel Boot Guard
Intel Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the systems pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Intel Transactional Synchronization Extensions
Intel Transactional Synchronization Extensions (Intel TSX) are a set of instructions that add hardware transactional memory support to improve performance of multi-threaded software. i9-10900K

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Intel® Core™ i9-10900K Processor (20M Cache, up to 5.30 GHz)

Intel Core i9-10900K. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i9, Processor socket: LGA 1200 (Socket H5), Processor lithography: 14 nm. Memory channels: Dual-channel, Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 128 GB, Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM. On-board graphics card model: Intel® UHD Graphics 630, Maximum on-board graphics card memory: 64 GB, On-board graphics card base frequency: 350 MHz. Market segment: Desktop, PCI Express configurations: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4, Supported instr

Initial Release Date: 10/04/2020

Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box BX8070110900K Specifications

Product Type CPU Brand Intel Collection Model Intel i9-10900K Manufacturer Product Type Intel CPU Product Family i9-10900K Processor frequency 3.7 GHz Processor base frequency 3.7 GHz Processor model i9-10900K Processor lithography 14 nm Processor manufacturer Intel Processor Family Intel Core i9 Processor Family 10th gen Intel Core i9 Processor generation 10th gen Intel Core i9 Box Yes Cooler included No Processor boost frequency 5.3 GHz Processor cores 10 Memory clock speeds supported by processor 2933 MHz System bus rate 8 GT/s Processor operating modes 64-bit Processor threads 20 Configurable TDP-down frequency 3300 MHz Configurable TDP-down frequency 3.3 GHz PCI Express configurations 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 PCI Express configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 Processor codename Comet Lake Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16 PCI Express slots version 3.0 Thermal Design Power (TDP) 125 W Processor cache type Smart Cache Processor cache 20 MB Scalability 1S Tjunction 100 C Processor socket LGA 1200 (Socket H5) Configurable TDP-down 95 W Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) 45.8 GB/s Maximum internal memory supported by processor 128 GB Generation 10th Generation Supported memory types DDR4-SDRAM Maximum internal memory 128 GB ECC No On-board graphics card Yes Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) 1200 MHz Maximum on-board graphics card memory 64 GB On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1200 MHz On-board graphics adapter ID 0x9BC5 On-board graphics card ID 0x9BC5 On-board graphics adapter model Intel UHD Graphics 630 Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory 64 GB On-board graphics adapter base frequency 350 MHz Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) 3 On-board graphics adapter DirectX version 12.0 On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version 4.5 Discrete graphics card model Not available On-board graphics card base frequency 350 MHz On-board graphics adapter maximum resolution (DisplayPort) 4096 x 2304 pixels On-board graphics adapter maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 4096 x 2304 pixels On-board graphics adapter maximum resolution (HDMI) 4096 x 2160 pixels On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0 On-board graphics card maximum resolution (DisplayPort) 4096 x 2304 pixels On-board graphics card maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 4096 x 2304 pixels On-board graphics card maximum resolution (HDMI) 4096 x 2160 pixels On-board graphics card 4K support Yes On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.5 On-board graphics adapter refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort) 60 Hz On-board graphics adapter refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 60 Hz On-board graphics adapter refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI) 30 Hz On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort) 60 Hz On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 60 Hz On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI) 30 Hz Discrete graphics adapter model Not available On-board graphics card model Intel UHD Graphics 630 Maximum graphics card memory 64 GB Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Quick Sync Video Technology Yes Intel Clear Video HD Technology (Intel CVT HD) Yes Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Yes Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency 5.2 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 frequency 5.1 GHz Intel Transactional Synchronization Extensions No Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Temperature 70 C Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency 5.3 GHz Supported instruction sets SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0 CPU configuration (max) 1 Thermal solution specification PCG 2015D Processor ARK ID 199332 Supported instruction sets SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Idle States Yes Embedded options available No Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Intel 64 Yes Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) Yes Intel Hyper Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) Yes Intel OS Guard Yes Intel Secure Key Yes Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Yes Intel Boot Guard Yes Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes Intel vPro Platform Eligibility Yes Intel Clear Video Technology Yes Intel Optane Memory Ready Yes Intel Identity Protection Technology (Intel IPT) Yes Intel InTru 3D Technology Yes Processor package size 37.5 x 37.5 mm Processor package size 37.5mm x 37.5mm Year 2020 Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) G077159 Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992C Component for PC Memory channels Dual-channel PCI Express CEM revision 3.0 Market segment Desktop Harmonized System (HS) code 8542310001 Harmonized System (HS) code 85423119 Maximum graphics adapter memory 64 GB Target market Gaming, Content Creation Status Launched Maximum Memory 128 GB Bus speed 8 GT/s Launch date Q2'20 Maximum resolution & refresh rate (DisplayPort) 4096 x 2304@60Hz Processor ID 0x9BC5 Package Type Retail box Package Type Box MPN BX8070110900K

Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box BX8070110900K Reviews

+Stellar gaming results, Mighty Turbo Boost performance of 4.9GHz on ten cores, Impressively low CPU temperatures, Good potential for overclocking, CPU is priced quite reasonably
-New platform, new chipset, new CPU socket, Z490 and 10th Gen are stuck on PCI Express Gen 3, Those ten cores require loads of power, LGA1200 is expected to have a very short life, Z490 motherboards are expensive, KitGuru Says: Against all expectation

We fully expected Core i9-10900K would deliver storming performance, and it does.We fully expected that ten cores would yield some benefit over eight cores, and they do.We had little doubt that Intel would deliver the claimed All Core Turbo Frequency and...

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+Good single-core performance, Good thermal performance
-High power consumption, No PCIe 4.0, Falls behind in multi-threaded workloads, Needs a Z490 motherboard to work

The Intel Core i9-10900K is the biggest example of what "too little, too late" means. While this processor does iterate successfully on 2018's Intel Core i9-9900K, it doesn't do enough to justify its existence in the current desktop PC market.While the $4...

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+Impressive single-threaded performance, Decent gaming pace, Good performance in day-to-day work, Chipset with upgraded networking,
-Unable to beat rivals in multi-threaded tests, Pricier than the competition, Expensive ecosystem, No native PCI-E 4.0 support,

The Core i9-10900K is fast in games, single-threaded tasks and day-to-day jobs, but it's unable to outpace the cheaper AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in tougher workloads, and it's never dominant in gaming either. Intel's chip is expensive, its ecosystem is sometimes...

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The new Intel CPUs launched alongside their new Z490 motherboard series. We've tested a LOT of boards today, and you can check out there reviews here. The only thing we didn't get with these CPUs in PCIe Gen 4, albeit pretty much all of the motherboards a...

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+10 cores, 20 threads for the mainstream, Class-leading gaming credentials, Solid multithreaded performance, Hyperthreading across the stack
-10900K uses plenty of power, Requires investment in new motherboard, 10600K feels like an 8700K OC, Stuck on PCIe 3.0

Intel's response to the AMD Ryzen onslaught has been to leverage existing technology and fabrication capabilities in a way that better enables it to compete at various price points of the mainstream consumer market.Three aspects are apparent immediate...

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+Excellent Turbo Boost Frequency, Offers excellent overall performance, Cheaper than Coffee Lake counterparts, Supports up to 128GB DDR4, Responds well to overclocking
-Thermals still above the competition, Does not support PCIe 4.0 specification, Less cores/threads than the competition

It's hard to believe that Intel's 9th Gen arrived in Q4 2018. Some would argue the 9th Gen. platform with its Z390 chipset was short-lived, we just hope that Z490 and LGA1200 has more longevity.As with other releases, upgrading to Intel's 10th Gen. makes...

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Intel knows that it doesn't have the technology arsenal to really move the performance of its 10th Gen processors enough to topple rival AMD from its mainstream perch. The chip giant does what it can be increasing the core-and-thread count for the i9 chip...

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+Lower per-core pricing, Leading gaming performance, Strong in both single- and multi-threaded applications,
-Power consumption, Thermal output and cooling requirements, PCIe 3.0 interface, Little overclocking headroom, Requires new motherboard

Intel's ten-core 20-thread Core i9-10900K cements itself as the fastest gaming processor on the market and comes at a reasonable price, but the extra performance comes at the cost of incredibly high power consumption...

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