The Core i9-10900K is a high-end processor that knows how to take advantage of its 10 cores to offer high-end service in the application field. It is also a solution of choice for gamers equipped with high-end graphics cards, aided by its high frequencies.
The Core i9-9900K excels in the application field and is formidable in games; where the second generation Ryzen are ahead. In absolute terms, it is therefore an excellent processor, and this, even if Intel has not offered anything new from an architectural point of view, since 2015. However, check the pricing position at the time of release.
General Info
| Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-9900K | |
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| Price | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
| CPU Model | i9-10900K | i9-9900K |
| Manufacturing Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum CPU Configuration | 1S | 1S |
| Number of PCIe Lanes | 16 Lanes | 16 Lanes |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 88.45 g | 99.79 g |
| Release date | 8 October 2018 | 30 April 2020 |
The Core i9-10900K model has 10 cores and has Hyperthreading; it, therefore, displays 20 threads on its counter. The base frequency is 3.7 GHz and it is possible to reach 5.2 GHz on 2 cores in some cases. Via its Velocity Boost technology, it can grab an additional 100 MHz and reach 5.3 GHz on one core and 4.9 GHz on all cores as soon as its temperature is controlled – a high-end cooler or a water cooling system AiO is then recommended.
The Core i9-9900K model has 8 cores and has Hyper-threading; it, therefore, displays 16 threads on its counter. The base frequency is 3.6 GHz and it is possible to reach 5 GHz on 2 cores in some cases.
Performance
| Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-9900K | |
| Number of Cores | 10 Cores | 8 Cores |
| CPU Threads | 20 | 16 |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz | 3.6GHz |
| Maximum Boost Speed | 5.3 GHz | 5.0GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20MB | 16MB |
| CPU Speed | DMI3 (8 GT/s) | DMI3 (8 GT/s) |
| CPU Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Memory Support
| Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-9900K | |
| Maximum Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Support | DDR4 2666 MHz | DDR4 2666 MHz |
| ECC Memory | No | No |
| Channel Architecture | Dual-Channel | Dual-Channel |
| Maximum Memory Bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | 41 GB/s |
Integrated Graphics
| Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-9900K | |
| Graphics Chipset | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Maximum Resolution Support | 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz | 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz |
| Supported APIs | OpenGL:4.5 DirectX:12 | OpenGl:4.5 DirectX:12 |
| Output Support | eDP, DisplayPort, HDMI | eDP, DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Number of Displays | 3 | 3 |
Benchmarks
| Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-9900K | |
| PassMark result (single) | 3175 | 2986 |
| Cinebench R20 (single) result | 7933 | 8127 |
| Geekbench 5 result (multi) | 10991 | 8795 |
| Geekbench 5 result (single) | 1406 | 1336 |
Overall benchmark performance
Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
Passmark
