Intel · 2018
Intel Core i9-9960X CPU
The Intel Core i9-9960X is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor based on the Skylake-X microarchitecture, released in late 2018.
The Intel Core i9-9960X is a high-end desktop processor from Intel's Skylake-X family, launched in Q4 2018. It features 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.1 GHz and a boost clock of 4.5 GHz. The processor includes 22 MB of L3 cache and is manufactured on a 14 nm process. It has a TDP of 165 W and uses the FCLGA2066 socket. The i9-9960X supports quad-channel DDR4-2666 memory and provides 44 PCIe 3.0 lanes. It does not include integrated graphics or ECC memory support. The processor supports instruction sets including Intel SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, and AVX-512. It has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. This CPU was designed for use with Intel X299 chipset motherboards. It was discontinued on December 31, 2023, and succeeded by the Core i9-10980XE.
Benchmarks
| Blender Open Data score | 293.22 samples/min |
|---|---|
| Nero Score AI | 2,369 images/min |
| Nero Score AVC encode | 1,892 fps |
Specifications
| Microarchitecture unverified | Skylake-X |
|---|---|
| Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 22 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| TDP / base power | 165 W |
| Socket | FCLGA2066 |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 |
| Memory channels | 4 |
| ECC memory support | No |
| Integrated graphics unverified | none |
| PCIe lanes (CPU) | 44 |
| PCIe version | 3.0 |
| Instruction sets | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 |
| Unlocked multiplier unverified | Yes |
| Release date | 2018-Q4 |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Discontinued | 2023-12-31 |
| Launch MSRP | 1684 USD |
| Successor unverified | Core i9-10980XE |