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Intel Core i9-10920X Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i9-10920X
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)

Last updated: 2023-09-08

The Intel Core i9-10920X is a 12 core processor. It can handle 24 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q4/2019. The Intel Core i9-10920X is based on the 10. generation of the Intel Core i9 series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 2066. The Intel Core i9-10920X scores 1,179 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 12,703 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i9-10920X
Family:	Intel Core i9 (81)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 10000X (4)
Architecture:	Cascade Lake
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	10
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 12 CPU cores of the Intel Core i9-10920X clock with 3.50 GHz (4.80 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	12 / 24
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	12x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (12 Cores):	4.40 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)

With the no iGPU, the Intel Core i9-10920X has an build in graphic solution. It has -- SM processors, which have a total of -- texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

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

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

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

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i9-10920X supports up to 256 GB memory in up to 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s.

DDR4-2933	93.8 GB/s
Max. Memory:	256 GB
Memory channels:	4 (Quad Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 48
PCIe Bandwidth:	47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i9-10920X has a TDP of 165 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	165 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	94 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10920X has a 19.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 2066
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	19.00 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:	Q4/2019
Release price:	689 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz (4.80 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-10920X 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 2024 Single-Core

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-10600K 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	72
	Intel Core i7-8700K 6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz	72
	Intel Core i7-5775R 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	71
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz	70
	Intel Core i7-8700B 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	69
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	69
	Intel Core i5-8600K 6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz	69

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD Ryzen 9 3900 12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz	947
	Intel Core i9-10900K 10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz	936
	Intel Core i9-10900KF 10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz	936
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz	922
	Intel Core i5-12600KF 10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz	909
	Intel Core i5-12600K 10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz	909
	AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz	888

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 Core i9-10980XE 18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz	1573
	Intel Core i7-9700 8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz	1570
	Intel Core i7-9700F 8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz	1570
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz	1568
	Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 4.80 GHz	1568
	Intel Xeon E-2246G 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	1568
	Intel Core i5-10600 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	1564

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 i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	11080
	AMD Ryzen 5 8500G 6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz	11063
	Intel Core i9-9960X 16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz	11020
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 4.40 GHz	10960
	AMD Ryzen 5 7400F 6C 12T @ 4.10 GHz	10956
	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz	10940
	AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz	10940

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.


	AMD Ryzen 5 4400GE 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	1183
	AMD Ryzen 5 4500 6C 12T @ 4.10 GHz	1182
	Intel Xeon Silver 4310 12C 24T @ 3.30 GHz	1182
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz	1179
	Intel Core i7-10700TE 8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz	1177
	Intel Xeon Gold 6246 12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz	1177
	Intel Core i3-7350K 2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	1176

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.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz	12828
	Intel Core i9-9920X 12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz	12763
	Intel Xeon Gold 5218N 16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz	12732
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 4.40 GHz	12703
	Intel Xeon Gold 6130T 16C 32T @ 2.60 GHz	12633
	Intel Core i5-14400 10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	12551
	Intel Core i5-14400F 10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	12551

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.


	AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	26770
	AMD Ryzen 5 7400F 6C 12T @ 4.10 GHz	26554
	AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz	26498
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 4.40 GHz	26361
	Intel Core i9-7940X 14C 28T @ 3.70 GHz	26338
	Intel Xeon Gold 6242 16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz	26311
	AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz	26120

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	Intel Core i9-12900KS 16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz	87
	Intel Core i9-9960X 16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz	104.3
	Intel Core i9-7960X 16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz	111.4
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 4.40 GHz	115.3
	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz	115.9
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	116.3
	Intel Core i9-7920X 12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz	120.9

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.


	Intel Core i9-10850K 10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz	7221
	Intel Xeon E5-2686 v4 18C 36T @ 2.29 GHz	7204
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz	7153
	Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz	7076
	Intel Core i9-10900 10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz	6781
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz	6760
	Intel Core i9-10900F 10C 20T @ 2.80 GHz	6751

Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 (SC)
364 entries

Cinebench 2024 (MC)
361 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,888 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,822 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,459 entries

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
190 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
746 entries

V-Ray CPU-Render
250 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:	--