Product Comparison: Intel Core i9-7960X vs Intel Core i9-9960X
General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i9-7960X
Core i9-9960X
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Intel Core i9-7960X LGA 2066 Processor provides computing performance for a desktop system by offering sixteen cores, which operate at a stock speed of 2.8 GHz, for editing videos, composing soundtracks, and other demanding workloads.
The Core i9-9960X 3.1 GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 2066 Processor from Intel has a base clock speed of 3.1 GHz and comes with features such as Intel Optane Memory and SSD support, AES-NI encryption, Intel vPro technology, Intel TXT, and Intel VT-d virtualization technology for directed I/O.
Package Size
Height
4.33 in.
4.33 in.
Weight
1.3 lbs.
1.3 lbs.
Details
Socket
FCLGA2066
FCLGA2066
Lithography
14 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Skylake
Skylake
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i9-7960X CPU Processor
- Easy install, overclocks well. I like it.
- Amazing product. Installation was easy for me.
- It works for me. Easy to install this product.
- Chip is really great for the price. Really easy install.
- I thought it was pretty easy to install but no. Poor installation.
Intel Core i9-9960X CPU Processor
- This CPU is a monster. Easy to install.
- I have ran the X series CPUs for years and they have all performed great. Good and easy installation.
- Good processor with easy install. I like it and recommend.
- This chip is installed in a workstation easily. Perfect.
- Solid chip. Excellent for me. Installation was easy.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
16
16
CPU Threads
32
32
Clock Speed
2.8 GHz
3.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
4.4 GHz
Max TDP
165 W
165 W
Max Temperature
98 °C
85 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i9-7960X CPU Processor
- It's fast. Great processor. Best CPU.
- Great processor, fast! My favorite product.
- The thing is fast, has lots of cores.
- Nice value for the money. It's super fast. Works well.
- It's fast. Great performance. I recommend.
Intel Core i9-9960X CPU Processor
- Great processor for editing and any highly threaded application. Fast!
- Used for large Photoshop files and video editing. Very fast speeds on this.
- 16 core / 32 thread CPU is very fast.
- Excellent performance and speeds in productivity and gaming loads within reasonable costs.
- Excellent performance. Really fast. Perfect CPU for all tasks.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
1024 kB
1024 kB
L2 Cache Size
16000 kB
16000 kB
L3 Cache Size
22000 kB
22000 kB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
4
4
Max Memory Bandwidth
85 GB/s
85 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i9-7960X CPU Processor
- Works fine with my memory Gskill Trident Z RGB 3200 DDR4.
- Runs cool and fast with Noctua NH-15S, ASRock x299 MB, GSkill Trident 3200 memory.
- Great processor for the price. Good memory support.
- The extra cache is epic. Very massive.
- Very awesome product. Has good support memory and massive cache.
Intel Core i9-9960X CPU Processor
- 22 MB L3 cache is really large!
- 44 PCIe lanes is great. Memory support is awesome.
- Good CPU for work and play. Great works with my DDR4 memory.
- Has DDR4 memory support on this. Easy overclocking without much drama.
- Non ECC memory support. One huge issue.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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