i9-9990XE vs i9-9960X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9960X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
19.05
+0.3%
Core i9-9990XE
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 255 Watt
18.99

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9960X and Core i9-9990XE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking310311
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.922.94
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core i9
Power efficiency10.937.05
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,684$2,800

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-9960X has 67% better value for money than i9-9990XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9960X and Core i9-9990XE 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3228
Base clock speed3.1 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3140
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature85 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9960X and Core i9-9990XE 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)
SocketFCLGA20662066
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt255 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9960X and Core i9-9990XE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9960X and Core i9-9990XE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9960X and Core i9-9990XE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9960X and Core i9-9990XE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9960X and Core i9-9990XE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4444

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.

i9-9960X 19.05
+0.3%
i9-9990XE 18.99

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.

i9-9960X 30254
+0.3%
i9-9990XE 30162

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.05 18.99
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 28
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 255 Watt

i9-9960X has a 0.3% higher aggregate performance score, 14.3% more physical cores and 14.3% more threads, and 54.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-9960X and Core i9-9990XE.


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