i9-9900X vs i7-2710QE

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2710QE
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.59
Core i9-9900X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.02
+441%

Core i9-9900X outperforms Core i7-2710QE by a whopping 441% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1736534
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data4.90
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i9
Power efficiency5.357.89
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)8 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$989

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2135
L1 cache256 KB640 KB
L2 cache1 MB10 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C92 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1160 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDBno data+
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size16.6 GB128 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/s85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes2044

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2710QE 2.59
i9-9900X 14.02
+441%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2710QE 4044
i9-9900X 21853
+440%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.59 14.02
Recency 3 January 2011 8 October 2018
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 20
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 165 Watt

i7-2710QE has 266.7% lower power consumption.

i9-9900X, on the other hand, has a 441.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2710QE in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2710QE is a notebook processor while Core i9-9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2710QE and Core i9-9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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