10th Generation Intel Core i9 10900K 3.7GHz Socket LGA1200 CPU/Processor

10th Generation Intel Core i9 10900K 3.7GHz Socket LGA1200 CPU/Processor overview

Helping Power the Worlds Fastest Gaming Desktop PCs

Introducing the all new 10th Generation Intel Core i9 10900K processor, Unlocked 10th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers, overclockers and serious content creators looking to take advantage of amazing overclocking and unleash the performance capabilities of these new processors. With an optimal balance of frequency, cores and threads, advanced tuning support, and blazing connectivity, unlocked 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors supercharge desktops for a competitive edge.

True Intelligence from Intel

Experience amazing gameplay and creativity with Intel's supported platform features. Get more from your PC build by untethering with Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), versatile connectivity with Thunderbolt™ 3, and accelerated responsiveness with Intel® Optane™ memory.

Performance Boost

Get up to 5.3 GHz clock speed with Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 and Thermal Velocity Boost technologies

Tweak and Tune

Unlocked with new overclocking controls that offer additional performance tuning flexibility

Hyper-threading

Multi-task effortlessly with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Ready, Steady, Go

Intel@reg; Easy Streaming Wizard simplifies the process of configuring your processor's capabilities, bandwidth and peripherals—helping to get you streaming in minutes, instead of hours.

Overclocking made easier

Easily begin to overclock your processor with Intel® Performance Maximizer, a hyper-intelligent overclocking tool that helps you gain a fast, competitive edge.

Push it to the limit

Push the limits with Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility's advanced performance-tuning software that enables experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system.

10th Generation Intel Family

Whether you’re looking to fully experience the latest games and entertainment or boost your productivity when creating or running the latest business productivity apps, Intel’s newest lineup of desktop processors delivers powerful features that empower you to do more.

Essentials

Product Collection
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors
Code Name
Products formerly Comet Lake
Vertical Segment
Desktop
Processor Number
i9-10900K
Status
Launched
Launch Date
Q2'20
Lithography
14 nm
Use Conditions
PC/Client/Tablet

Performance

# of Cores
10
# of Threads
20
Processor Base Frequency
3.70 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
5.30 GHz
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency
5.30 GHz
Cache
20 MB Intel® SmartCache
Bus Speed
8 GT/s DMI3
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency
5.20 GHz
TDP
125 W
Configurable TDP-down
95 W

Supplemental Information

Embedded Options Available
No

Memory Specifications

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4-2933
Max # of Memory Channels
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
45.8 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
No

Processor Graphics

Processor Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.20 GHz
Graphics Video Max Memory
64 GB
4K Support
Yes, at 60Hz
Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4)‡
4096x2160@30Hz
Max Resolution (DP)‡
4096x2304@60Hz
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡
4096x2304@60Hz
DirectX* Support
12
OpenGL* Support
4.5
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology
Yes
# of Displays Supported
3
Device ID
0x9BC5

Expansion Options

Scalability
1S Only
PCI Express Revision
3.0
PCI Express Configurations
Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
16

Package Specifications

Sockets Supported
FCLGA1200
Max CPU Configuration
1
Thermal Solution Specification
PCG 2015D
T JUNCTION
100°C
Package Size
37.5mm x 37.5mm

Advanced Technologies

Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Yes
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0
Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Yes
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Yes
Intel® Transactional Synchronization Extensions
Yes
Intel® 64
Yes
Instruction Set
64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Idle States
Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology
Yes

Security & Reliability

Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes
Secure Key
Yes
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Yes
Intel® OS Guard
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
Yes
Intel® Boot Guard
Yes

Warranty

Duration
3 Years

Delivery Options

Next Working Day Delivery

Get your order delivered the next working day for £5.99, available when ordering Monday - Thursday and before 17:00 on that day if the product is in stock and your payment has cleared.

Pre 12 Next Working Day Delivery

Get your order delivered the next working day before 12:00pm for £10.98, available when ordering Monday - Thursday and before 17:00 on that day if the product is in stock and your payment has cleared. Some orders if via PayPal and the first customer order may not clear in time.

Weekend Delivery - Saturday & Sunday

If you need your order at the weekend, for £12.58, you can specify the day you wish to have it delivered to you, Saturday or Sunday providing your order has been placed by 17:00 on the Friday before.

Economy Delivery

Economy delivery is available on all orders of any value being shipped within the UK.