i7-10750H vs i9-9900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.73
+84.5%
Core i7-10750H
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
7.44

Core i9-9900X outperforms Core i7-10750H by an impressive 85% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking542979
Place by popularitynot in top-10079
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.08no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Comet Lake
Power efficiency7.8715.65
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Comet Lake-H (2020)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)2 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$989$435

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature92 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++

Security technologies

Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-9900X 13.73
+84.5%
i7-10750H 7.44

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.

i9-9900X 21815
+84.6%
i7-10750H 11817

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-9900X 1451
i7-10750H 1456
+0.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-9900X 9300
+73.1%
i7-10750H 5372

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.73 7.44
Recency 19 October 2018 2 April 2020
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-9900X has a 84.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

i7-10750H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10750H in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9900X is a desktop processor while Core i7-10750H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9900X and Core i7-10750H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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