Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor

Buying advice

This 2017 processor is a strong workhorse for heavy multi-tasking and video editing, though it requires a separate graphics card to work. It is a solid choice for creative professionals on a budget who need extra power for demanding projects.

Specifications

LAUNCH

Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Released	2017

CPU BENCHMARKS

Tests and capabilities for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Geekbench 6 Single	Conditions unconfirmed1,450 Test conditions & details Test: Geekbench 6 Single Score unit: points Version not recorded Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.
Geekbench 6 Multi	Conditions unconfirmed9,500 Test conditions & details Test: Geekbench 6 Multi Score unit: points Version not recorded Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.
iGPU 3DMark TS	Not applicable: no integrated graphics

ARCHITECTURE & CORES

Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Architecture	Skylake-X
Process	14 nm

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Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Cores / Threads Meaning & limits Physical cores and available threads are separate counts. Hybrid core types and unknown thread counts retain their stated limits.	10C/20T

CLOCK & CACHE

Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Clock Speed	3.3 / 4.3 GHz
Cache Meaning & limits Cache can be total, per core, private or shared. Read the stated topology; total cache is not automatically L3.	14 MB

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Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Total L3 Cache	13.75 MBTotal CPU L3 cache; exact SKU capacity with explicit exact/family level definition
Cache Topology	L3 · unspecified · 13.75 MB · package totalOnly directly published cache capacities and supported cache levels; incomplete topology retained as partial

POWER & BATTERY

Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Rated TDP	140 WProcessor power specification
Power rating / limit Meaning & limits Stored power rating or limit. Default TDP, processor base power and maximum turbo power describe different conditions; neither larger nor smaller is automatically better.	140 W

MEMORY & STORAGE

Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
ECC Memory Support	No · Intel feature qualification: support may require compatible memory, motherboard, chipset, firmware/BIOS and system configuration; confirm system vendor. Source omission is not false.CPU ECC capability; system conditions apply
Maximum Memory Bandwidth	85 GB/sMaximum memory bandwidth

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Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Memory Profiles	DDR4 · up to 2666 MT/s · Published processor-supported rate; actual supported speed depends on system and memory configurationPer-memory-type processor-supported maximum transfer rates, not physical clock MHz or XMP/EXPO

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Platform	Desktop
Socket	LGA2066

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Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
iGPU	No
iGPU FP32 TFLOPS Meaning & limits FP32 describes floating-point capability or a published reference, not a measured application result. Method and clock conditions affect interpretation.	Not applicable: no integrated graphics

CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION

Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Total Native PCIe Lanes	44 lanesNative CPU lanes; excludes chipset lanes

BODY & DIMENSIONS

Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Package Size (L × W)	-

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Parameters for Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Parameter	Intel Core i9-7900X X-series Processor
Manufacturer	Intel

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