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Intel Core i7-9800X Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i7-9800X
Brand: Intel
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Last updated: 2024-04-16

The Intel Core i7-9800X was released in Q4/2018 and has 8 cores. The processor can process 16 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 2066. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i7-9800X achieved a result of 1,155 points (single-core) or 9,402 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i7-9800X
Family:	Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 9000X (8)
Architecture:	Skylake X Refresh
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	9
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9800X has 8 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9800X is 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	8 / 16
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	8x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	3.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores):	4.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i7-9800X has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i7-9800X has the no iGPU installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (-- shaders).

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i7-9800X supports a maximum of 128 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 85.4 GB/s.

DDR4-2666	85.4 GB/s
Max. Memory:	128 GB
Memory channels:	4 (Quad Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 44
PCIe Bandwidth:	43.3 GB/s

Thermal Management The Intel Core i7-9800X has a TDP of 165 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	165 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	95 °C

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i7-9800X is made in 14 nm and has 16.50 MB cache.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 2066
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	16.50 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release date:	Q4/2018
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-9800X have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz	1276
	Intel Core i5-9600K 6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz	1276
	Intel Core i5-9600KF 6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz	1276
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	1271
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz	1270
	AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	1267
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.80 GHz	1263

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz	13786
	AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz	13463
	Intel Core i9-9900KS 8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz	13305
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	13067
	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	12974
	AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	12955
	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	12916

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Xeon E3-1230 v6 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	1384
	Intel Core i5-4690K 4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	1383
	Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	1382
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	1372
	Intel Core i3-10300T 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	1370
	Intel Core i3-10105T 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	1370
	Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	1369

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i7-8086K 6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz	7892
	Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 18C 36T @ 2.80 GHz	7785
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	7721
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	7654
	Intel Core i7-5960X 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	7640
	Intel Xeon E5-2683 v4 16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz	7633
	Intel Core i9-9900 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	7619

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-10105 4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz	1160
	Intel Core i3-10105F 4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz	1160
	Intel Core i3-10300 4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz	1160
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	1155
	Intel Core i5-7640X 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	1153
	Intel Xeon Platinum 8276 28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz	1152
	Intel Core i7-6700K 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	1151

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i9-9900KS 8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz	9471
	Intel Core i5-12400 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	9451
	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	9451
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	9402
	Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 12C 24T @ 2.90 GHz	9338
	Intel Xeon Silver 4214 12C 24T @ 2.40 GHz	9327
	Intel Xeon D-1747NTE 10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz	9307

Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i9-9940X 14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz	457
	Intel Core i9-9960X 16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz	457
	Intel Xeon E-2226GE 6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz	456
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	455
	Intel Core i9-9900X 10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz	455
	Intel Core i9-9920X 12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz	455
	AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	454

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Xeon E5-2620 v4 8C 16T @ 2.60 GHz	4349
	Intel Core i9-9900 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	4346
	Intel Xeon Gold 5120 14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz	4344
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	4338
	Intel Core i5-11600KF 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	4320
	Intel Core i5-11600K 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	4320
	Intel Xeon Gold 6144 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	4283

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-11600 6C 12T @ 2.80 GHz	18195
	Intel Xeon Silver 4214R 12C 24T @ 3.00 GHz	18189
	Intel Xeon Gold 5120T 14C 28T @ 2.60 GHz	18139
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	18113
	Intel Xeon D-2187NT 16C 32T @ 2.00 GHz	18081
	Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 14C 28T @ 2.70 GHz	17951
	Intel Xeon D-1736NT 8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz	17842

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	4615
	AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz	4529
	Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12C 24T @ 2.70 GHz	4519
	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	4467
	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D 6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz	4436
	Intel Core i7-6900K 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	4402
	Intel Core i7-7820X 8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz	4398

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (SC)
647 entries

Cinebench R23 (MC)
628 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,887 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,821 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
665 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
613 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,458 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
745 entries

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GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--