Intel · Core

Core i9-10900K

Released May 2020

An unlocked ten-core Comet Lake desktop processor with Thermal Velocity Boost and integrated UHD Graphics 630.

Model history · 2 models, 2018–2020

2018Core i9-9900K Compare
2020Core i9-10900K

Cores: 10/20
Boost: 5.3 GHz
L3: 20 MB
Power: 125 W
Socket: LGA1200

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What reviewers say

Reviews find strong single-threaded performance and improved rendering performance over the Core i9-9900K, but Ryzen 9 alternatives remain faster in many heavily threaded workloads. Gaming gains vary with the game and motherboard settings. High power consumption during unrestricted boosting, cooling costs and the new motherboard requirement weaken its value.

From techspot.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base clock: 3.7 GHz
Boost clock: 5.3 GHz
L3 cache: 20 MB
Cores: Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 and Thermal Velocity Boost supported.
Clocks: Up to 5.3 GHz with Thermal Velocity Boost at its 70°C temperature threshold; up to 5.2 GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0, or 5.1 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0. Configurable TDP-down to 95 W with a 3.3 GHz base clock. Tom's Hardware reports 250 W during boost; the current Intel specification page publishes TDP only.

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: Yes
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630; 350 MHz base, up to 1.2 GHz; up to 64 GB shared graphics memory; three displays. HDMI up to 4096×2160 at 30 Hz; DisplayPort up to 4096×2304 at 60 Hz; Quick Sync Video supported.

Platform

Socket: LGA1200
Base power: 125 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: Up to 128 GB; two channels; DDR4-2933; 45.8 GB/s maximum bandwidth; ECC not supported.
PCIe: PCIe 3.0; 16 CPU lanes, configured as 1×16, 2×8 or 1×8+2×4.
Process: 14 nm; Comet Lake; 37.5 × 37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature.
Cooler: No cooler included with the boxed processor (Tom's Hardware exact-model review); an LGA1200-compatible thermal solution is required.

Pros and cons

Pros

Ten cores with Hyper-Threading
Unlocked CPU multiplier
Integrated UHD Graphics 630

Cons

No cooler included
PCIe limited to version 3.0
Requires an LGA1200 motherboard

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
AMDRyzen 9 3900XT	12/24	4.7 GHz	64 MB	105 W	AM4	Jul 2020
AMDRyzen 9 5900X	12/24	4.8 GHz	64 MB	105 W	AM4	Nov 2020
AMDRyzen 7 3800XT	8/16	4.7 GHz	32 MB	105 W	AM4	Jul 2020

Previous model: Core i9-9900K. Newer model: Core i9-11900K.

Sources

Photo: ComputerBase exact-model photograph with visible Core i9-10900K markings; reviewed exterior silhouette retains original processor pixels, silver heatspreader and substrate.

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