Intel Core i9-10900K
The Intel Core i9-10900K is a Intel processor released in 2020 in the Comet Lake generation. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, running at 3700 MHz (up to 5300 MHz). It is built on a 14 nm process. Rated power draw is 125 W. Launch price was around $488.
Atlas performance index380 estimate
Ranks #31 of 70 hand-rated CPUs · top 44%. Fastest CPU we rate: 960. See the CPU hierarchy.
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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Comet Lake |
| Released | 2020 |
| Cores / threads | 10 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3700 MHz |
| Boost clock | 5300 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W |
| Process | 14 nm |
| Launch price | $488 |
| Atlas performance index | 380 estimate |
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