Core i7-9800X

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore i7-9800X
SeriesIntel Core i7
Market segmentDesktop processor
DesignerIntel
ManufacturerIntel
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking742
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.98
Power efficiency6.51

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)
Chip lithography14 nm
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)
Threads16
Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz
Multiplier38
Unlocked multiplier+

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt
Maximum core temperature95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketFCLGA2066
PCIe version3
PCI Express lanes44

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
AVX+
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Turbo Boost Technology2
Hyper-Threading Technology+
TSX+
EDB+